Rhoumour Ahmet Tchilouta
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I have worked on a variety of projects and programs in the field of public policy design and research.

Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) & Agence Française de développement [AFD]
Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime [GI-TOC]
Border Forensics [BF]
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union & Statewatch

Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) – Agence française de développement (AFD)

Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) & Agence Française de développement [AFD]

MINKA – PASAS

Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) & Agence Française de développement [AFD]

Étude de capitalisation sur l’orpaillage dans les pays du G5 Sahel et au Sénégal – Policy Brief

This policy brief addresses the complex dynamics of artisanal and semi-industrial gold mining in the countries of the former G5 Sahel (Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad) and in Senegal. It analyzes the potential of artisanal gold mining for socio-economic development and the opportunities it represents for the populations of this area. It examines the national and regional regulatory frameworks and their effectiveness in governing practices and gold mining value chains. Furthermore, it discusses the challenges and threats related to its regulation, notably the involvement of armed groups, including terrorists, in a region facing major politico-institutional uncertainties and increasing security instability. Finally, it assesses the environmental and health impacts of the sector.

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Border Forensics [BF]

Border Forensics

Sahara Investigation Project

Border Forensics [BF]

Mission Accomplished? The Deadly Effects Of Border Control In Niger

In this report, Border Forensics uses innovative geospatial analysis and remote sensing techniques to empirically examine the lethal effects of Law 2015-36 on border control and migration patterns in Niger, which has been significantly affected by European intervention since 2015. It outlines the data collection challenges that hinder empirical evidence on the law’s impact. Through a detailed case study of the Agadez-Sabha route, including several key locations from Séguédine to the Toummo checkpoint on the Niger-Libya border, the report demonstrates the application of these novel methods. The findings highlight the increased risks associated with cross-Saharan travel due to tighter border controls, and call for a reassessment of accountability for the resulting dangers faced by migrants.

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Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime [GI-TOC]

Global Initiative – GITOC

Labour-trafficking in ASGM

Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime [GI-TOC]

Labour-trafficking in ASGM : Assessing risks in the Sahara-Sahel goldfields

This report, to which I contributed, assesses the risks of exploitation and labor trafficking in gold mining areas in northern Niger and northern Mali. It examines the modalities of recruitment and employment, the risks they pose to workers, and the structural factors that contribute to the vulnerability of gold miners. The report also identifies key opportunities for policymakers to address these risks, while recognizing the critical role of gold mining in local livelihoods and stability.

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Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union & Statewatch


Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union & Statewatch

New Pact on Migration and Asylum

Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union & Statewatch

Access denied: Secrecy and the externalisation of EU migration control

This report aims to contribute to the public and political debate on the transparency, accountability and legitimacy of the externalization agenda. It contains a series of case studies on three key target countries for the EU – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco and Niger – based on information obtained in response to access to documents and freedom of information requests submitted to institutions in these countries, as well as within the EU itself.

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Springboard

Each challenge is a stepping stone, each collaboration a milestone.

Here are some of the many paths that have shaped Dr. Ahmet Tchilouta’s journey as a researcher and consultant.

Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime [GI-TOC]
The Transnational Institute [TNI]
Agence Française de Développement [AFD]
Border Forensics [BF]
Statewatch
MINKA – PASAS
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)
Rodez Agglomération
Université Grenoble Alpes [UGA]
Ville de Grenoble
PACTE Research Centre
Association des Jeunes Ambassadeurs de la région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Préfecture de l’Aveyron

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If you’re looking to collaborate, learn more, or engage in discussions on critical socio-political and geopolitical issues related to migration and border management policies, artisanal gold mining, and organized crime, including human trafficking and smuggling, Dr. Ahmet Tchilouta invites you to reach out. Whether for academic collaboration, policy consultation, or research inquiries, we appreciate your interest in contributing to a deeper understanding and resolution of these challenges. Contact Dr. Ahmet Tchilouta using the contact form below to initiate a meaningful exchange of ideas.

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