Raphaël Deberdt Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

Golden, Colorado, United States

Golden, Colorado, United States

Postdoctoral researcher working on critical minerals mine development in the United States.

Worldwide

Leading RSN's research on responsible minerals supply chains, I increased the scope of our work to cobalt and lithium. Lead author and researcher of the 2019 edition of Mining the Disclosures, analyzing disclosures under Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act, focused on 3TG uses. This edition also analyzes corporate public information on cobalt due diligence.

Worldwide

As consultant, I have taken the lead of the conflict minerals program at Responsible Sourcing Network. - Research and write the Mining the Disclosure 2017 and Mining the Disclosures 2018 reports. These reports are year-on-year evaluations of 206 companies’ due diligence programs on the challenge of conflict minerals, including risk management, human rights.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Anthropology of Drugs (ANTH 203), taught by Dr. Shaylih Muehlmann - Fall 2020Anthropology of Drugs (ANTH 203), taught by Dr. Hugh Gusterson - Winter 2021Contemporary Anthropological Theory (ANTH 300), taught by Dr. Shaylih Muelhmann - Winter 2021Anthropology of Drugs (ANTH 203), taught by Dr. Rafael Wainer - Summer 2021Anthropology of Revolution and.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

External consultant to support three projects of the non-profit, including (1) definition of the intervention in the context of the UNEP Global Environmental Facility’s GOLD ++ projects in Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire regarding mercury reduction in ASM gold mining; (2) definition and implementation of CSR engagement in the cobalt sector by a downstream.

Emeryville, California, United States

Brussels Region, Belgium

Research project on the artisanal extraction of gold in Burkina Faso and the coexistence with agricultural practices. The study explores the existing socio-economic and environmental impacts of gold mining, the current legal framework surrounding it, and provides recommendations for improvement. As part of the EU Regulation 2017/821, the project also.

Berlin, Germany

Expert consultant position for a study commissioned by the OECD on the uptake of the Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Minerals Trade. Definition of the methodology and sample, as well as writing of the report.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Research assistant of Professor Galit Sarfaty. Co-authoring an article on the role of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) as a creator and implementer of transnational norms.

Worldwide

Research-based position providing research on responsible sourcing issues and publishing a monthly deliverable to client companies.

Berlin, Germany

The RCS Global Group is a leader in data-driven responsible sourcing of natural resources, with a particular focus on 3TGs, battery minerals (cobalt, lithium and nickel), copper and diamond. - Performed the first Pilot RMI audits on DRC cobalt treatment units. - Develop OECD-aligned 3Ts and cobalt due diligence systems tailored to companies' needs.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Research assistant of Professor Hany Besada on resource governance in Africa. Worked on a book manuscript on natural resource governance regarding foreign-owned companies in three African countries. Worked on a partnership between the University of Ottawa, Canada and the University of Nazarbayev, Kazakhstan to develop their African studies and extractive.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Support Dr. Hany Besada's research on behalf of the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) hosted by UNDP. The research will feed the first UNOSSC report on South South and Triangular Cooperation.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched conflict minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the impacts of the Dodd Frank Act Section 1502 on mineral trade from Central Africa. Extensively studied the due diligence process under the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. Involved in lobbying at the U.S.

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Researched and wrote countries' facts sheets about the World Bank agricultural policies. Wrote blog posts about Norfund projects in Tanzania. Translated reports from English to French.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of Congo

Researched and wrote report about the slaughter of Pygmies in the Katanga province. Researched contacts, met with political (embassies, representatives,...) and traditional leaders. Developed the methodology for the second edition of the Atlas of Indigenous People in DRC. Translated articles and communications from French to English.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Affiliated Researcher to the Centre d'Expertise en Gestion Minière – Expertise Centre on Mining Governance.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Anthropology

This research-oriented program offers a strong theoretical and methodological background in cultural anthropology. Under the supervision.

Master Of Laws - Llm, African Legal Studies

This program analyses the diversity of African legal systems. The emphasis is put on the understanding of the institutions and legal.

Master Of Arts - Ma, African Studies

Activities and Societies: Capstone Project: Neocolonialism in the “Wilderness”: Nature Conservation and Indigenous Rights in the DRC. The.

Master Of Arts - Ma And Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Modern International Relations

Five year program including a Bachelor's program in political science and a Masters of Arts in international relations. Sciences Po Lyon.

Uceap Exchange Program, African Studies/International Relations

Activities and Societies: Olive Tree Initiative Sciences Po Lyon has a policy of mandatory third year abroad. I was selected to study at.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Prépa Science Po Preparation for the competitive examination of Sciences Po and first year of bachelor in history.