Conflict and Natural Resources in Central African Republic

Mar 23, 2015 | The Friends Committee on National Legislation and the Congressional African Staff Association
Washington, DC
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This panel discussion will focus on how natural resources – including high-value resources like diamonds, ivory and timber – have exacerbated violent conflict and tensions in Central African Republic. The conversation will include a discussion of regional trends and implications as well as how effective natural resource management can support social cohesion and peace at the local and national levels. 

  • Dr. Ken Conca, Professor at American University and Global Environmental Politics Program Director
  • Ilona Coyle, J.D., Consultant to Environmental Law Institute
  • Dr. Allard Blom, Managing Director, Congo Basin at the World Wildlife Fund
  • Madeline Rose, Policy and Advocacy Advisor at Mercy Corps
 The panel will be moderated by Kate Edelen, Research Associate at the Friends Committee on National Legislation and co-author of the recent report Central African Republic Crisis: Managing Natural Resources for Peace. The event will be hosted at the U.S. Senate, Dirksen 562 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Breakfast will be served. Please RSVP to Kate Edelen at kedelen@fcnl.org.