Associate Professor Kathryn Sturman
Principal Research Fellow
CSRM
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Publications
Book Chapters
Sishekanu, Makweti and Sturman, Kathryn (2024). Extractive sector governance and development: what is the new role of traditional investors?. Routledge handbook of natural resource governance in Africa. (pp. 17-26) edited by Hany Besada, Cristina D'Alessandro and Tefsi Golla. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003017479-3
Sturman, Kathryn (2020). On the distance between researchers and mine-affected communities in Australia. Of Earth, for Earth: the meaning of a mine. (pp. 8-113) edited by Kathryn Moore, Dana Finch and Bridget Storrie. Exeter, United Kingdom: IMP@CT Project.
Sturman, Kathryn, Toledano, Perrine, Akayuli, Charles F. A. and Gondwe, Mzamose (2020). African mining and the SDGs: from vision to reality. Africa and the sustainable development goals. (pp. 59-69) edited by Maano Ramutsindela and David Mickler. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-14857-7_6
Mori Junior, Renzo , Sturman, Kathryn and Imbrogiano, Jean-Pierre (2019). Interoperability of mineral sustainability initiatives: a case study of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM). Sustainability certification schemes in the agricultural and natural resource sectors: outcomes for society and the environment. (pp. 215-229) edited by Melissa Vogt. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge.
Sturman, Kathryn and Weldegiorgis, Fitsum (2019). Evaluating conflict risks in Africa’s resource governance. Africa’s mineral fortune: the science and politics of mining and sustainable development. (pp. 28-44) edited by Saleem H. Ali, Kathryn Sturman and Nina Collins. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780429467424-3
Ross, Helen, Jones, Natalie, Witt, Katherine, Pinner, Breanna, Shaw, Sylvie, Rissik, David and Udy, James (2019). Values towards Moreton Bay and catchments. Moreton Bay Quandamooka and catchment: past, present and future. (pp. 47-60) edited by Ian R. Tibbetts, Peter C. Rothlisberg, David T. Neil, Tamara A. Homburg, David T. Brewer and Angela H. Arthington. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Moreton Bay Foundation.
Ali, Saleem H. and Sturman, Kathryn (2019). Introduction. Africa’s mineral fortune: the science and politics of mining and sustainable development. (pp. 1-6) edited by Saleem H. Ali, Kathryn Sturman and Nina Collins. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780429467424-1
Sturman, Kathryn and Ali, Saleem H. (2019). Conclusion: a multifaceted fortune. Africa’s mineral fortune: the science and politics of mining and sustainable development. (pp. 302-304) edited by Saleem H. Ali, Kathryn Sturman and Nina Collins. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780429467424-23
Sturman, Kathryn (2015). Foreward: New approaches to the governance of natural resources : insights from Africa. New approaches to the governance of natural resources : insights from Africa. (pp. XI-XIII) edited by J. Andrew Grant , W. R. Nadège Compaoré and Matthew I. Mitchell. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1057/9781137280411
Sturman, Kathryn (2011). Case study 11: Somaliland: an escape from endemic violence. The Ashgate Research Companion to Secession. (pp. 501-503) edited by Aleksandar Pavkovic and Peter Radan. Surrey, United Kingdom: Ashgate.
Sturman, Kathryn (2011). Case study 10: Eritrea: a belated post-colonial secession. The Ashgate Research Companion to Secession. (pp. 497-499) edited by Aleksandar Pavkovic and Peter Radan. Surrey, United Kingdom: Ashgate.
Sturman, Kathryn and Hayatou, Aissatou (2010). The peace and security council of the African Union: from design to reality. Africa's New Peace and Security Architecture. (pp. 57-75) edited by Ulf Engel and João Gomes Porto. London, United Kingdom: Ashgate.
Sturman, Kathryn (2009). The use of sanctions by the African Union: peaceful means to peaceful ends?. SA Yearbook of International Affairs 2008/09. (pp. 97-109) edited by Tom Wheeler. Johannesburg, South Africa: South African Institute of International Affairs.
Sturman, Kathryn (2008). New norms, old boundaries: the African Union's approach to secession and state sovereignty. On the Way to Statehood: Secession and Globalisation. (pp. 67-83) edited by Aleksandar Pavkovic and Peter Radan. Aldershot, United Kingdom: Ashgate.
Journal Articles
Lèbre, Eléonore, Czarnota, Karol, Walsh, Stuart D.C., Haynes, Marcus, Ufer, Natasha, Sonter, Laura J., Sreekar, Rachakonda, Bolz, Pascal, Bulovic, Nevenka, Côte, Claire, Kunz, Nadja C., Micklethwaite, Steven, Northey, Stephen A., Rochford, Louisa M., Schodde, Richard, Seligmann, Benjamin and Sturman, Kathryn (2025). ESG mapping of the Australian mining sector – The state of play on mobilising spatial datasets for decision making. Resources Policy, 105 105592, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105592
Bria, Emanuel, Kemp, Deanna, Kuswati, Riska A., Sturman, Kathryn, Saputra, Muhamad Risqi U. and Lechner, Alex M. (2025). A holistic framework for examining complex problems in energy transition solutions. One Earth, 8 (5) 101249, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.oneear.2025.101249
Imbrogiano, Jean-Pierre, Steiner, Bodo, Mori Junior, Renzo and Sturman, Kathryn (2023). What enables metals ‘being’ ‘responsible’? An exploratory study on the enabling of organizational identity claims through a new sustainability standard. Resources Policy, 83 103619, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2023.103619
Mickler, David and Sturman, Kathryn (2021). Pan-Africanism, participation and legitimation in the African governance architecture. Journal of Common Market Studies, 59 (2), 446-458. doi: 10.1111/jcms.13172
Weldegiorgis, Fitsum S., Mesfin, Berouk and Sturman, Kathryn (2016). Looking for oil, gas and mineral development in Ethiopia: prospects and risks for the political settlement. Extractive Industries and Society, 4 (1), 151-162. doi: 10.1016/j.exis.2016.12.003
Danoucaras, Anastasia N., Adam, Alidu Babatu, Sturman, Kathryn, Collins, Nina K. and Woodley, Alan (2016). A pilot study of the Social Water Assessment Protocol in a mining region of Ghana. Water International, 41 (3), 392-408. doi: 10.1080/02508060.2015.1127199
Sturman, K. (2015). Should Australia sign up for the EITI?. AusIMM Bulletin (1), 22-27.
Sturman Kathryn (2012). Lifeblood: how to change the world one dead mosquito at a time. South African Journal of International Affairs, 19 (2), 271-273. doi: 10.1080/10220461.2012.706493
Baimu, Evarist and Sturman, Kathryn (2003). Amendment to the African Union's right to intervene: a shift from human security to regime security?. African Security Review, 12 (2), 37-45. doi: 10.1080/10246029.2003.9627218
Conference Papers
Sturman, Kathryn (2013). The other side of the river: conflict and cumulative impacts of mining in Tete, Mozambique. APSA 2013: Australian Political Studies Association Annual National Conference 2013, Perth, WA, Australia, 30 September–2 October, 2013.
Sturman, Kathryn (2011). Unconstitutional changes of government: the democrat's dilemma in theory and practice. 4th European Conference on African Studies (ECAS 4), Uppsala, Sweden, 15-18 June 2011.
Sturman, Kathryn (2007). ‘New growth on deep roots’ – Pan-African precedents for the African Union. 2nd European Conference on African Studies (ECAS), Leiden, Netherlands, 11-14 July 2007. London, United Kingdom: African Studies in Europe (AEGIS).
Generic Document
Video Documents
Research Reports
Sturman, Kathryn and Miller-Dawkins, May (2024). BHP Foundation Natural Resource Governance Program: embedded program evaluation report. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
Sturman, Kathryn, Loginova, Julia, Worden, Sandy, Matanzima, Joshua and Arratia-Solar, Andrea (2022). Mission critique: renforcement de la gouvernance des chaînes de valeur des minéraux pour la transition énergétique. Oslo, Norway: Transparence dans les Industries Extractives.
Sturman, Kathryn, Loginova, Julia, Worden, Sandy, Matanzima, Joshua and Arratia-Solar, Andrea (2022). Mission critical: strengthening governance of mineral value chains for the energy transition. Oslo, Norway: Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
Franks, Daniel, Sturman, Kathryn and Arbeláez-Ruiz, Diana (2022). 2021 Annual monitoring report: BHP Foundation natural resource governance program: Embedded program evaluation. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
Arbelaez-Ruiz, Diana, Franks, Daniel M., Sturman, Kathryn and Ezeigbo, Chinwe (2021). Durable change – sustaining impact in natural resource governance. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland; BHP Foundation Natural Resource Governance Global Signature Program.
Franks, Daniel and Sturman, Kathryn (2020). 2020 annual program monitoring report: BHP Foundation Natural Resource Governance Program. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
Franks, Daniel M. and Sturman, Kathryn (2020). Theory of Change narrative: BHP Foundation Natural Resource Governance Program. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
Cervantes Rodríguez, Miguel, Pango Nazar, Ada, Chávez, Jorge, Sturman, Kathryn, Vivoda, Vlado and Mackenzie, Sarah (2020). Global trends affecting the mining industry and the implications for Peru: public report. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland.
Franks, Daniel and Sturman, Kathryn (2019). Embedded evaluation observation report (2019): BHP Foundation Natural Resource Governance Program. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
Sturman, Kathryn, Franks, Daniel and Miller-Dawkins, May (2019). Annual partners' workshop summary: BHP Foundation Natural Resource Governance Program. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland: BHP Foundation.
McIntyre, Neil, Sturman, Kathryn, Pagliero, Liliana, Corder, Glen, Kemp, Deanna, Hearne, Declan, Zipp, Hayley and Clayton, Hannah (2018). Mining and water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) – key risks and opportunities. Brisbane, Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.
Weldegiorgis, Fitsum S., Ali, Saleem and Sturman, Kathryn (2017). Navigator to support economic diversification: instruments for resource-rich developing countries. Eschborn, Germany: The Sector Project Sustainable Economic Policy and Private Sector Development of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
Lillywhite, Serena, Kemp, Deanna and Sturman, Kathryn (2015). Mining, resettlement and lost livelihoods: listening to the voices of resettled communities in Mualadzi, Mozambique. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Oxfam.
De Kock, Petrus and Sturman, Kathryn (2012). The power of oil: charting Uganda's transition to a petro-state. Governance of Africa’s Resources Programme: Research Report 10 Johannesburg, South Africa: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA).
Du Preez, Mari-Lise and Sturman, Kathryn (2009). Seeing the wood for the trees: forestry governance in the DRC. Governance of Africa's Resources Programme: Research Report 4 Johannesburg, South Africa: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA).