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Dr. Steven van Bockstael is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Center for International Relations Research (CIRR). His work centers on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on sustainable development, rural livelihoods, mineral supply chains, and governance challenges in resource-rich regions such as Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Research Focus: His expertise spans:
- Artisanal mining economics and policy
- Resource conflict and post-conflict development
- Mercury pollution and environmental health
- Land tenure systems in mining communities
- Impacts of global events (e.g., COVID-19) on extractive economies
- Fair Trade mineral certification
Publication Trends: His 15 most recent publications (2011-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on ASM's socioeconomic dimensions. Key themes include regulatory frameworks for conflict minerals, livelihood resilience during crises, land-access conflicts, and the intersection of mining with agriculture. Geographically, Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire dominate his case studies, with methodological emphasis on policy analysis and ethnographic fieldwork.
Awards & Recognition: No scientific awards or honors are mentioned in available sources.
Additional Contributions: His collaborations include policy briefs for the International Growth Centre, addressing mercury contamination and informal gold mining in West Africa. No information about student advising, grants, or lab affiliations is provided.
