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Hans Merket
IPIS
Researcher
Description
Hans Merket is a Researcher and Policy Manager at the Belgian research institute IPIS. He focuses on the link between natural resources and conflict, development and human rights. Hans has a PhD in law from Ghent University. He has been leading projects on gold and diamond mining in various countries including Tanzania, DRCongo, Central African Republic and Zimbabwe. He concentrates on the impact and effectiveness of efforts to enhance human rights due diligence and the fight against conflict financing and money laundering.
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