Cobalt trade and the global governance of strategic resources: the case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Scarfato, Carmela (A.A. 2024/2025) Cobalt trade and the global governance of strategic resources: the case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Tesi di Laurea in International trade law, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Domenico Pauciulo, pp. 106. [Master's Degree Thesis]
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Abstract/Index
Mineral resources in Africa between regional norms and global regulation: the roles of the African Union, the AfCFTA and the GATT. The importance and critical nature of mineral resource management according to the principles of multi-level regulation. The action of the African Union and the principle behind the Africa mining vision: national regulation and regional integration. The inter-African mining market and the objectives pursued by the AfCFTA about natural resources. Regional regulation and global trade: GATT rules applicable to raw materials. The extraction and commercialization of cobalt and its regulation at an international and local level. Critical raw materials, multilateral trade systems and WTO regulations: the case of cobalt. Cobalt extraction and respect for human rights. MoUs or strategic partnership agreements (SPAs): the issues that characterize trade agreements in terms of transparency, lack of participation of developing countries, absence of binding obligations, imposition of ESG standards without negotiation. Multilateral cooperation. The Democratic Republic of the Congo as the world's main cobalt supplier: the national regulatory framework and international initiatives for a responsible supply chain. Cobalt reserves in the DRC and their importance in the global market. Uses of cobalt and the different players involved in its extraction: multinational operators and government agencies. Analysis of laws, treaties and international regulations governing the export of cobalt from the DRC. The importance of international mineral certification: its objectives and application to the case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The US Dodd-Frank Act and the due diligence obligation for companies. European Union initiatives and regulations regarding critical minerals. The difficulty in applying international regulations at a local level: the responsibility of companies and the complicity of local governments.
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Bibliografia: pp. 96-106.
| Thesis Type: | Master's Degree Thesis |
|---|---|
| Institution: | Luiss Guido Carli |
| Degree Program: | Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree program in Global Management and Politics, English language (LM-77) |
| Chair: | International trade law |
| Thesis Supervisor: | Pauciulo, Domenico |
| Thesis Co-Supervisor: | Christiansen, Thomas |
| Academic Year: | 2024/2025 |
| Session: | Extraordinary |
| Deposited by: | Alessandro Perfetti |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jun 2026 14:48 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Jun 2026 14:48 |
| URI: | https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/46156 |
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