Dr. Marit Kitaw
Interim Director African Union- African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC)
Ms. Marit Kitaw, PhD is the Interim Director of the African Minerals Development Center (AMDC), a Specialized Agency of the African Union, and a panafrican Center dedicated to harnessing Africa’s mineral resources for Africa’s sustainable development and structural transformation through implementing the Africa Mining Vision (AMV). She was previously an Economist at UNECA where she became a strong advocate of developmental and sustainable mining. Marit was also Chief Technical Advisor on Extractives Industries for Sustainable Development at UNDP Mozambique where she actively supported the elaboration of an AMV aligned minerals policy and strategy, the formulation of a local content policy and contributed to the environmental governance of the extractives sector. As a founding member of the AMDC, she actively contributed to the development of major implementing tools. Dr. Marit previously worked in COMESA, at the African Development Bank, and at the Institute of World Affairs in Washington, DC. Dr. Marit Kitaw received her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Nice/ Sophia-Antipolis in France, and an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria, UK.
2025 Agenda Sessions
Voices of Industry Spotlight - Future-proofing African mining, today
Monday 03 February 09:50 - 10:30 CTICC1
Opening Ceremony
Critical for who – how producers can flip the script on critical minerals
- As global powers vie to define and execute their own critical minerals strategies, how is Africa being positioned in these conversations?
- How critical are critical minerals to Africa’s own energy security? Is the global energy transition leaving Africa behind?
- Competition and collaboration – how can greater strategic diplomacy ensure partnerships yield long-term benefits for the continent without perpetuating dependency?
Monday 03 February 14:15 - 15:00 CTICC2
Intergovernmental Summit Track 1
- As global powers vie to define and execute their own critical minerals strategies, how is Africa being positioned in these conversations?
- How critical are critical minerals to Africa’s own energy security? Is the global energy transition leaving Africa behind?
- Competition and collaboration – how can greater strategic diplomacy ensure partnerships yield long-term benefits for the continent without perpetuating dependency?
Aligning visions: strengthening EU-Africa Partnerships
- The role of mining in Africa’s industrialization and its importance for global supply chains
- EU initiatives aimed at promoting investment in Africa’s mining sector
- Addressing shared challenges: responsible mining practices, environmental sustainability and local capacity building
- Strengthening trade policies and investment frameworks between the EU and Africa to ensure mutual growth
Monday 03 February 17:15 - 17:45 CTICC1
Intergovernmental Summit Track 1
- The role of mining in Africa’s industrialization and its importance for global supply chains
- EU initiatives aimed at promoting investment in Africa’s mining sector
- Addressing shared challenges: responsible mining practices, environmental sustainability and local capacity building
- Strengthening trade policies and investment frameworks between the EU and Africa to ensure mutual growth
Voices of the Future: Young Professionals Perspectives on the Controversies Surrounding African Mini
Young People unpack their beliefs on Africa's mining Industry and defend their views on community, health and safety, and the environment to Dr Marit Kitaw.
Thursday 06 February 10:50 - 11:25 CTICC1
Young Leaders Programme
Young People unpack their beliefs on Africa's mining Industry and defend their views on community, health and safety, and the environment to Dr Marit Kitaw.
CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg
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