Better Sourcing Program

the better sourcing program (better sourcing, bsp) is a mineral supply chain due diligence implementation and assurance service, supporting compliance of upstream operators with international transparency and sustainability expectations. bsp specifically focuses on supporting community-based mining operations in complex governance contexts, by improving access to information and harmonising communication to international stakeholders. it actively promotes the continuous improvement of conditions along the upstream section of the supply chain. successful bsp implementation is expected to raise confidence in those communities, support their access to wider, higher-value markets for asm (artisanal and small-scale mining) production, guide international donor engagement and attract private sector investment. bsp is registered in england & wales, with its international headquarters now located in barcelona. it presently operates two subsidiaries in rwanda and the democratic republic of cong