Robert Pijpers
Senior Advisor European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM)
Dr. Robert Pijpers is an expert on the resource extraction – development nexus. He works as a senior advisor to the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals, a unique multi-stakeholder initiative supporting the responsible production and sourcing of minerals with a focus on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). In addition, Robert has about 15 years of experience researching questions of social, economic, and political change in relation to large and small-scale mining. He is the author of numerous academic articles and books, including his latest book ‘Mining and Development in Sierra Leone’ (2024).
2025 Agenda Sessions
Developing the future generation – upskilling the youth
- How can youth integration into the mining sector be promoted through policy, in conjunction with industry?
- What policy initiatives are there already underway, and what else needs to be done to ensure meaningful upliftment of the youth?
- Shared connectivity – how can the advent of innovative technologies in the mining sector be precipitated to local communities, driving investment into training, education, and development?
Wednesday 05 February 16:30 - 17:30 CTICC2
Intergovernmental Summit
- How can youth integration into the mining sector be promoted through policy, in conjunction with industry?
- What policy initiatives are there already underway, and what else needs to be done to ensure meaningful upliftment of the youth?
- Shared connectivity – how can the advent of innovative technologies in the mining sector be precipitated to local communities, driving investment into training, education, and development?
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