Magali Chelpi-den Hamer, PhD

Magali Chelpi-den Hamer, PhD
French, recently naturalized Dutch - born on 6 May 1977
Commelinstraat 408 - 1093VD Amsterdam - the Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0) 6 1415 2074 (cell) / +31 (0) 20 694 9599 (home)
E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]
SUMMARY
5 years experience as researcher at the University of Amsterdam on topics related to conflict studies,
humanitarianism and education in developing countries with a geographical focus on Sub-Saharan
Africa (particularly studying the effects of humanitarian interventions in ‘post-conflict’ settings, local
processes of violent mobilization and demobilization, and the resilience of local systems of education
in situations of forced displacement); Lecturing experience; Consultant for various institutions (World
Bank, Dutch MFA, non-governmental organizations); extensive academic and professional
publications in English and French; recent fieldwork experience in Côte d'Ivoire and Republic of
Congo; Prior to academic career, 5 years fieldwork experience in humanitarian project management.
EDUCATION
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PhD in Social Sciences, University of Amsterdam (UvA), the Netherlands (2011)
Thesis title: Militarized youths in western Côte d’Ivoire: local processes of mobilization,
demobilization and related humanitarian interventions (2002-07)
Double diploma with the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS, France)
Composition of the jury :
Prof.dr. Gerd Junne (political scientist, UvA), Prof.dr. Koen Vlassenroot (political scientist, Universiteit Gent),
Prof.dr. Michel Agier (anthropologist, EHESS), Prof.dr. Jean-Pierre Chauveau (anthropologist, EHESS/IRD),
Prof. Dr. Isa Baud (geographer, UvA), dr. Rémy Bazenguissa-Ganga (sociologist, Université Lille)
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Doctorat en anthropologie sociale et ethnologie, EHESS (2011)
Granted with highest honors: ‘mention très honorable avec félicitations du jury’
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MSc International Development Studies, UvA (cum laude/with honors) (2005)
Thesis title: Migration patterns of West-African migrants in the Netherlands and role
of their supportive networks.
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MA in Business Administration, ICN Business School, University of Nancy, France (1999)
Major: small business development.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
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Research activities:
March 2012 to present: Research fellow, African Studies Centre, Leiden.
April 2006 to present1: Researcher, University of Amsterdam, Dpt. Intl. Development Studies
Current research on Violent Mobilization Processes, Youth, Conflict, Conflict Resolution,
Humanitarianism, DDR processes, Resilience of educational systems in crisis situations.
Sept. 2008 to Dec. 2010: Team leader Research project UvA/ERNWACA/Save the Children
Research design and instruments for the data collection developed jointly with the
Educational Research Network for West and Central Africa representation in Abidjan. Aim of
the partnership: to study the impact of the war on primary education in four strategic locations
in Côte d’Ivoire and to assess the resilience of the educational system in these locations.
1
Since November 2011, this is an unpaid affiliation. Feb. 2005 to March 2006: Research Assistant, University of Amsterdam:
Past research on transnationalism, undocumented migrants, African migration to Europe;
Translation, editing work, review of academic papers.
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Teaching activities:
Recently qualified to teach political science and anthropology in French universities
(CNU qualification number: 12204228441, obtained in February 2012)
Co-lecturer in the UvA course ‘Introduction to Development Studies’ (249 hours, BA, 09-10)
Co-lecturer in the UvA course ‘Education and Development’ (33 hours, BA level, 2008-2009)
Several guest lectures on humanitarianism, violent mobilization processes, international
migration and civil society (UvA, MA and BA level, Intl. Development Studies, 2005-2010).
Supervision, second reader and advisor of several MA thesis (5).
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Membership and other academic activities:
Member of APAD (Euro-African Association for the Anthropology of Development)
Member of INEE (Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies)
Member of EADI (European Association of Development Research)
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Publications:
The complete list of publications and communications is given at the end of the document.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
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Consultancies / Expertise activities:
May-October 2011: World Bank, Pool, Republic of Congo
Situational analysis of the reintegration of ex-combatants. Evaluation of the World-Bank
funded PNDDR Reintegration program. Data analysis of a 1,600 cases database,
complemented by a period of fieldwork (1 month) and qualitative analysis.
June 2008 to Jan. 2010: Interagency Network for Education in Emergencies
Technical expert for the INEE Teaching and Learning Initiative.
Providing of sound feedback to the development of the INEE Guidance Notes on Teaching
and Learning. The guide was developed by a lead INEE consultant during a 2-year
consultative process. It focuses on numeracy, literacy and life skills curriculum assessment,
development of teaching methodologies, monitoring and evaluation.
Dec. 2008 to Sept. 2009: The International Rescue Committee, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Writing of a booklet and article highlighting reintegration approaches used to support children
and youth formerly enrolled in armed groups. Recommendations on current programming.
March-June 2006; July 2004: Save the Children UK, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Review of their Operations department, field bases, procedures and security guidelines,
Assessment of all bases, program and operations.
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Program Coordination, various INGOs:
Aug.1999-May 2004: International Rescue Committee, Action against Hunger, Atlas Log.
Areas of intervention: Côte d’Ivoire, Republic of Congo, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Honduras.
Areas of expertise: Education, Protection, Health, Water and Sanitation, Food Security.
Main tasks: Project design, monitoring and evaluation; fund raising (co-funding up to 1.2
million euros); proposal and report writing; budgeting; grant compliance with donor
requirements; development of new activities; capacity building of local institutions in
developing countries; representation; staff management; problem solver.
OTHER SKILLS
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Languages:
French: mother tongue.
English: fluent.
Spanish: fluent (yet to refresh).
Dutch: good.
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Software skills:
Working knowledge of SPSS, Endnote, ATLAS.ti, Adobe Premiere Elements (video
making), Office.
COMPLETE LIST OF PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
 ARTICLES
Published in indexed peer-reviewed journals (ISI Web of Science):
M. Chelpi-den Hamer (2011) ‘Why Certification Matters: A Review of State and non-State
Actions in Côte d'Ivoire for Promoting Schooling for the Displaced’, Journal of Refugee
Studies, 24 (1), 69-87. [ISI impact factor 2010: 1.191]
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. and V. Mazzucato (2010) 'The Role of Support Networks in the
Initial Stages of Integration: The Case of West African Newcomers in the Netherlands',
International Migration, 48 (2), 31-57 [ISI impact factor 2010: 0.556]
Published in peer-reviewed journals:
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2010) ‘Écoles de réfugiés ou intégration dans les écoles locales? Le
parcours des réfugiés libériens en Côte d’Ivoire (1992-2007)', Autrepart, 54, 43-63
Chelpi-den Hamer, M., M. Frésia and E. Lanoue (2010) ‘Introduction: Éducation et Conflits
- Les Enjeux de l’Offre Éducative en Situation de Crise’, Autrepart, 54, 3-22.
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2009) ‘Le mythe du jeune désœuvré: Analyse des interventions
DDR en Côte d’Ivoire', Afrique Contemporaine, Dossier spécial "De la fragilité à la
violence : les organisations internationales à l’épreuve", 232 (4), 39-55
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2008) 'Migration Patterns and Influence of Support Networks: A
Case Study of West Africans in the Netherlands', Gender Technology and Development,
vol.12(3), 347-364
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2007) ‘How to certify learning in a country split into two by a civil
war? Governmental and non-governmental initiatives in Côte d'Ivoire, 2002-2006', Research
in Comparative and International Education, vol.2 (3), 191-209
 BOOKS
Monographs:
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2011) ‘Militarized youths in western Côte d’Ivoire: local processes
of mobilization, demobilization and related humanitarian interventions (2002-07)’, Leiden:
African Studies Centre, 266 p. [PhD thesis]
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2010) 'Youngest Recruits - Pre-war, war and post-war experiences
in Western Côte d'Ivoire', Amsterdam: Pallas Publications/Amsterdam Univ. Press, 76p.
Book chapters in edited volumes:
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2011) ‘Militarized youth in western Côte d’Ivoire: Who are they?
Why did they fight?’, In:Y.Guichaoua (ed) ‘Understanding collective political violence’,
London: Palgrave Macmillan, pp.21-45.
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2009) 'Educational attainments of Liberian refugees in Côte d'Ivoire
(1992-2007): Reflections on certification, equivalence, and the relevance of informal
schooling in a refugee situation', In: J. Kirk (ed) 'Certification counts: recognising the
learning attainments of displaced and refugee children', Paris: UNESCO/IIEP, pp. 200-221.
[A French version of this book chapter was translated by the author and adapted for
the academic article published in the peer-reviewed journal Autrepart.]
Scientific coordination of edited volume:
M. Chelpi-den Hamer, M. Frésia and E. Lanoue (2010) ‘Introduction: Éducation et Conflits
- Les Enjeux de l’Offre Éducative en Situation de Crise’, Autrepart, 54, 3-22.
Work in progress:
‘Réflection sur le phénomène milicien de l’ouest ivoirien : Vigilantisme, Évolution du
rapport à l’État, Interactions avec le dispositif d’intervention’. forthcoming in an edited
volume coordinated by S. Perrot and H. Maupeu. Karthala: Paris, planned end of 2012.
 OTHER TYPES OF PUBLICATIONS
Professional reports:
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2012) ‘Is Reintegration Still Worth Doing Eight Years After the
Ceasefire? Situational Analysis of Ex-Combatants in the Pool Region, Republic of Congo',
Report commissioned by the TDRP division of the World Bank. Available online:
http://www.tdrp.net/PDFs/ROC_Report.pdf Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2012) ‘Réintegration socio-économique des ex-combattants, Région
du Pool, République du Congo – Analyse Quantitative’, Report commissioned by the TDRP
division
of
the
World
Bank.
Available
online: http://www.tdrp.net/PDFs/ROC_Report_fn_060112.pdf
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2011) ‘Exploring the relations Child Soldiers/Education: Literature
review, past and current practical experience, and recommendations for strategic
interventions’. Report commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Education
and Research Division (DCO/OO).
Azoh, J.-F., C. Koutou and M. Chelpi-den Hamer (2009) 'Impact du conflit armé sur
l'éducation primaire: le cas ivoirien - Quel financement pour les écoles? Quels freins à la
scolarisation? Quelles réponses locales?' Report commissioned by Save the Children
Netherlands, Amsterdam: University of Amsterdam/ERNWACA/SCNL.
Book review (invited):
Denov, M. (2011) ‘Child Soldiers: Sierra Leone’s Revolutionary United Front’, Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press, 2010, pp. 234 / Publié dans la revue à comité de lecture
Canadian Journal of Political Science, 44:4, 977-978 [ISI impact factor 2010: 0.268]
Translated academic work (from English to French) :
Bavinck, M. & al. (2006). Gouvernance interactive des pêches : un guide pour une meilleure
pratique. CTA/EBURON/MARE, 72 p.
 COMMUNICATIONS
Papers presented at public international conferences:
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2012) ‘8 years after ceasefire: The necessary shift from
Reintegration to Community Development in the Republic of Congo’, Paper presented at the
World Bank conference ‘Consolidating Peace After Conflict: the future of DDR’,
Washington, D.C., 24 January, 2012.
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2010) ‘Militarized youths in western Côte d’Ivoire: A closer look at
mobilization and demobilization processes’, Paper presented at the African Studies
Association 53rd Annual Meeting, San Francisco, United States, 18-21 November, 2010.
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2009) 'Why Certification Matters: A Review of State and non-State
actions in Côte d’Ivoire for promoting schooling for the displaced', Paper presented at the
10th UKFIET International Conference on Education and Development, Oxford, United
Kingdom, 15-17 September, 2009.
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2009) ' Reintegrating ex-combatants: what can we learn from the
recent interventions in Cote d'Ivoire?', Paper presented at the World Conference on
Humanitarian Studies, Panel 49: 'Is intervention the way to go? Sense and non-sense of
interventions, operations and missions', Groningen, the Netherlands, 4-7 February, 2009.
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2007) ‘Goodwill -Limited capacities: The role of support networks
in the settlement of African newcomers in the Netherlands’, Paper presented at the
Conference
‘International
Migration,
Multi-Local
Livelihoods
and
Human
Security:Perspectives from Europe, Asia and Africa’, Institute of Social Studies, The Hague,
the Netherlands, 30-31 August, 2007
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2007) ‘Voices from the Field – Interview fragments from rural areas
in western Côte d’Ivoire’, Video presented at the Conference ‘AEGIS European Conference
on African Studies’, Leiden, the Netherlands, 11-14 July, 2007.
Papers presented at closed expert seminars (invited):
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2011) ‘Les jeunes militarisés de l’ouest ivoirien : éclairage sur les
processus locaux de mobilisation, de démobilisation et interventions humanitaires / Retour
sur les pratiques de 2007’, Paper presented at the expert seminar ‘Côte d’Ivoire: 6 mois
après l’arrivée d’Alassane Ouattara : des défis politiques et sécuritaires aux priorités socioéconomiques’’, Paris (IFRI), 25 November, 2011.
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2009) ' Why we fight? Perspectives of young combatants in western
Côte d’Ivoire', Paper presented at the CRISE Workshop 'Mobilization for Political Violence
- What do we know?', Oxford, United Kingdom, 17-18 March, 2009.
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2008) 'Educational attainments of Liberian refugees in Côte d'Ivoire
(1992-2007): Reflections on certification, equivalence, and relevance of informal schooling
in a refugee situation', Paper presented at the International Seminar 'Certification of the
learning attainments of refugees and internally displaced pupils' Paris, France, 21-23
January, 2008.
Papers presented at pedagogical seminars outside the UvA (invited):
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2012) 'Joining armed groups and the weight of circumstances: Local
mobilization processes in western Côte d'Ivoire in 2002-2007’, Paper presented at the book
launch ‘Understanding collective political violence’ chaired by Joelle Jenny, Head of the
Division ‘Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Mediation’ at the European External
Action Service. London, 5 April, 2012.
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2012) ' Réflexions sur les interventions humanitaires relatives à la
démilitarisation dans l’ouest ivoirien', Paper presented at the Science Po seminar ‘Conflits et
déplacements de populations’, Sciences Po Paris, 15 February, 2012.
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2008) ' Réflexions sur la pertinence de la distinction ‘milice’/
‘vigilantisme’ pour le cas de l’ouest ivoirien', Paper presented at the EHESS seminar
‘Guerre, humanitaire, asile et exils : terrains et théories’, Paris/CEAf, 13 January, 2012.
Chelpi-den Hamer, M. (2008) ' Place de l’accès aux ressources des combattants avant,
pendant et après le conflit (Ouest ivoirien)', Paper presented at the EHESS Seminar 'Terre,
Ressources Naturelles, Conflits dans les Sociétés du Sud', Marseille, France, 2-5 Dec., 2008
Panel convenor:
Amsterdam, 29-30 September 2011: Organization and chair of the third panel at the
international seminar on Education and Development. Panel title: ‘Education and conflict:
what place for humanitarianism in resilient systems of education?’ The basic idea of the
session was to takes the 'survival' of some kind of public system as starting point instead of
their collapse, and the panelists explored the forms this survival took in several contexts, its
adaptive strategies, and the place of humanitarian interventions in relation to these systems.