Claude Kabemba serves as SARW Executive Director, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of the Witwatersrand. He leads a team of dedicated professionals who work to ensure that the natural resources of the continent are managed in a transparent, accountable, and equitable manner. He has over 26 years of experience in research, policy and advocacy on democratic governance, international politics, natural resource governance, ESGs and development in Africa.

Dr. Kabemba has edited books and published book chapters and articles on the topics of democratization, the African state, electoral politics, social policies and natural resource governance, drawing on his extensive experience working in Southern and Central Africa. He is passionate about advancing the rights and interests of the communities affected by the exploitation of natural resources and climate change and fostering dialogue and cooperation among various stakeholders.

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