The IGF is an intergovernmental organization that supports 81 member countries in advancing their sustainable development goals through effective laws, policies, and regulations for the mining sector. The MPF is a compendium of good practices for governments to manage the full range of issues in the mining sector. The IGF developed and tabled the MPF at the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD19) in 2011 and is currently undertaking an update of the policy guidance tool.