David Lelu
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David Lelu L B, Lawyer at the Bar of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2003; lecturer in International Public Law at the Pedagogical University of Katanga in 2014, promoter of the World Changers Christian College in Kinshasa. Passionate about research and the education sector. David Lelu believes like many that quality education is the powerful weapon to overcome poverty and change the world.
He has expertise in migration issues such as border management, migration data management, migration policies and strategies in Central and West Africa, and the development and review of migration legislation. David Lelu has particular expertise in migration and diaspora issues.
He is the author of several studies and reports on migration in Central and West Africa, including Preliminary draft law on Entry and Stay of Foreigners in the Democratic Republic of Congo jointly with the late Gaetano Italian lawyer and legal expert in migration - IOM, 2008, Tools for strengthening collaboration in the enforcement of laws against human trafficking in ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania, IOT, 2016; Overview of the Legal and Policy Framework for Public-Private Partnership in the Health Sector in the Economic Community of Central African States, World Bank, 2014; Migration data and Management in ECOWAS Countries and Mauritania: Assessment and Recommendations, IOM, EU, ICMPD, Abuja 2014; Mapping of Irregular Migration Risk and Departure Areas in Senegal, IOM, Dakar, 2017; Preliminary Draft Migration Policy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Intra-ACP Facility, Brussels 2013.
David Lelu, legal expert in the field of migration has participated and conducted several missions with different organizations and donors including and mainly the International Organization for Migration, World Bank, African Development Bank; UNHCR, ICMPD, ILO, etc.
With nearly 18 years of expertise as a lawyer, project manager in the migration sector, trainer of trainers in migration and development, researcher in migration management, David Lelu loves to learn and share his knowledge with passion.