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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Isabelle Ramdoo

Director IGF, IISD

Isabelle Ramdoo is the Director of the IGF Secretariat, responsible for overseeing its operations and executing the IGF mission. An economist with over 25 years of experience in trade and industrial policies, Ramdoo served as a trade negotiator for the Government of Mauritius. Prior to being appointed as Director in 2025, she served as IGF Deputy Director since 2020 and led key IGF initiatives, notably on local content and critical minerals. She also worked as a Senior Linkages and Investment Advisor for the African Minerals Development Centre, where she provided strategic advice to African governments and was responsible for linkages and local content.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Is the term “Critical Minerals” right for Africa?

The traditional definition for critical minerals was defined by the global north referring to minerals needed for the energy transition. Should Africa follow this definition, is it right for its development, and is there a clear way to avoid definition overload?

Tuesday 10 February 09:00 - 10:15 Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2)

Critical minerals

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 09:00 02/10/2026 10:15 Is the term “Critical Minerals” right for Africa?

The traditional definition for critical minerals was defined by the global north referring to minerals needed for the energy transition. Should Africa follow this definition, is it right for its development, and is there a clear way to avoid definition overload?

 Ngorongoro Crater Stage (CTICC1 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg

Can Africa balance resource nationalism with investment certainty?

The resurgence of resource nationalism and increasing export bans raise fundamental questions about ownership and value. Can governments balance supply-chain localisation with investment competitiveness, and can investors adapt to new models of shared prosperity?

Tuesday 10 February 12:30 - 13:15 Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Governance, regulation and policy

Investment

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 12:30 02/10/2026 13:15 Can Africa balance resource nationalism with investment certainty?

The resurgence of resource nationalism and increasing export bans raise fundamental questions about ownership and value. Can governments balance supply-chain localisation with investment competitiveness, and can investors adapt to new models of shared prosperity?

 Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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