Brendan Schwartz
Senior researcher, Natural Resources
Artisanal mining, corporate social responsibility (CSR), forestry, land-based investments, community development agreements, soft-law complaint mechanisms.
Land tenure reforms in Cameroon.
Prior to joining IIED, Brendan worked for the University of Guelph as a research consultant on the study the politics of commodities in Central Africa. He has also consulted for international development institutions and NGOs in West and Central Africa.
- MSc Globalization and Development – SOAS
- BA International Relations – Connecticut College
English (fluent), French (professional fluency), Fulfulde (basic)
Brendan Schwartz's blog posts
Community land rights are the focus of two new initiatives. The first, launched with an 'action shop' in Kenya, enables civil society organisations to share knowledge and chart new paths; the second supports communities to seek legal redress for violated rights.