Elke Nijman-Ross

Circular Economy Research Expert at African Leadership University

Elke Nijman-Ross is a highly experienced professional in the field of circular economy, currently serving as the Circular Economy Research Expert at The African Leadership University since September 2021. In this role, Elke manages a research program across four African countries and supervises research interns. Additional contributions include initiating the first academic special issue on circular economy developments in Africa through Frontiers and founding Circular Africa, a consulting platform aimed at promoting sustainable solutions. With a strong background in circular food systems consulting, Elke has collaborated with various organizations including the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. Elke holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Radboud University and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Biology from HAS Green Academy.

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