Partners

Our Coordinators

Nika DA SILVA ALVES

Nika DA SILVA ALVES

Human Resources Engineering Consultant Coordinator Afro-Médiation Inc. / Paris France

**Kadiatou Traoré Nientao**

Kadiatou Traoré Nientao

Journalist/Producer (VOA) Communication Expert & Leadership Coach

Mariame Cherif

Mariame Cherif

Coordinator Afro-Médiation Inc. / London - United Kingdom

Mariame Diomandé

Mariame Diomandé

Coordinator Afro-Médiation Inc. Abidjan / Côte d'Ivoire

### **Marie-Laure Akpa Demuynck**

**Expert in Social Responsibility and Community Mediation**

With a background in accounting, **Marie-Laure Akpa Demuynck** further enhanced her expertise by earning a Master’s degree in **Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)** from the University of Upper Alsace.

Based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, she serves as a consultant specializing in social management and the prevention of community conflicts for major infrastructure and development projects. Her work focuses on fostering constructive dialogue between organizations and local populations, ensuring that large-scale initiatives are integrated harmoniously and sustainably.

Certified as a **social mediator** by **ICAGEF** in Montreal, she integrates mediation techniques into her approach to defuse tensions and facilitate win-win agreements. Her dual expertise in CSR and mediation makes her a key asset for organizations seeking to combine economic performance with social peace and sustainable development.

### Marie-Laure Akpa Demuynck Expert in Social Responsibility and Community Mediation With a background in accounting, Marie-Laure Akpa Demuynck further enhanced her expertise by earning a Master’s degree in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from the University of Upper Alsace. Based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, she serves as a consultant specializing in social management and the prevention of community conflicts for major infrastructure and development projects. Her work focuses on fostering constructive dialogue between organizations and local populations, ensuring that large-scale initiatives are integrated harmoniously and sustainably. Certified as a social mediator by ICAGEF in Montreal, she integrates mediation techniques into her approach to defuse tensions and facilitate win-win agreements. Her dual expertise in CSR and mediation makes her a key asset for organizations seeking to combine economic performance with social peace and sustainable development.

Coordinator Afro-Médiation Inc. Orléans France

Ouédraogo Noufou

Ouédraogo Noufou

Polyglot Communications and Linguistics Specialist / Delegate for Afro-Médiation Inc., Turkey

Doudou Sarr Niang

Doudou Sarr Niang

Delegate in charge of supervision Afro-Médiation Inc. / Senegal

**Patricia Katshabala Kathie**

Patricia Katshabala Kathie

Head of Operations Supervision in the DRC

**Thié Koto**

**Thié Koto** is a lawyer and human rights activist. He holds a postgraduate diploma (DESS) in **International Environmental Law** and a Master’s degree in **Business Law** (specializing in legal counsel).

He is currently a **PhD candidate** at the University of Limoges (France), where his research focuses on the contribution of OHADA law to the promotion of sustainable development.

Mr. Koto is also a research associate at the **Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental, Urban, and Planning Law (CRIDEAU)** in Limoges.

### **Areas of Expertise**

Thié Koto specializes in several key legal and strategic areas:

* **Business Law (OHADA zone):** In-depth expertise in the legal framework governing commercial activities in Africa.
* **Environmental Law:** Mastery of regulations related to natural resource management and environmental protection.
* **Sustainable Development:** Strategy and integration of sustainable practices within legal and corporate frameworks.
* **Consulting and Auditing:** Strategic support and legal compliance for organizations.

### **Commitment and Contribution**

As a partner and expert at **ICAGEF**, Mr. Koto brings his dual expertise in business law and environmental issues to support sustainable development projects and legal transitions within the OHADA space.

Thié Koto Thié Koto is a lawyer and human rights activist. He holds a postgraduate diploma (DESS) in International Environmental Law and a Master’s degree in Business Law (specializing in legal counsel). He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Limoges (France), where his research focuses on the contribution of OHADA law to the promotion of sustainable development. Mr. Koto is also a research associate at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental, Urban, and Planning Law (CRIDEAU) in Limoges. ### Areas of Expertise Thié Koto specializes in several key legal and strategic areas: * Business Law (OHADA zone): In-depth expertise in the legal framework governing commercial activities in Africa. * Environmental Law: Mastery of regulations related to natural resource management and environmental protection. * Sustainable Development: Strategy and integration of sustainable practices within legal and corporate frameworks. * Consulting and Auditing: Strategic support and legal compliance for organizations. ### Commitment and Contribution As a partner and expert at ICAGEF, Mr. Koto brings his dual expertise in business law and environmental issues to support sustainable development projects and legal transitions within the OHADA space.

Delegate and Head of Mission for Afro-Médiation Inc., responsible for the supervision of actions in the Republic of Guinea

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