Publications

Elke Nijman

Published work or contributions to publications

Academic publications

I developed the first academic research topic for the circular economy for Africa “Accelerating the Circular Economy Transition: Innovations and Developments from Africa” and published the following articles as part of this research topic:

Toward a preliminary research agenda for the circular economy adoption in Africa

Stakeholder knowledge and perceptions of the circular economy in Ugandan Cities

An evaluation of the application of the circular production model in agriculture: case study of Nyanza district, Rwanda

Assessing the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices in Eastern Africa

Other academic publications:

Circular bioeconomy in African food systems: What is the status quo? Insights from Rwanda, DRC, and Ethiopia

Abstract thesis – Toward Circular Food Production Systems in East Africa

Reports

Scoping study on circular and regenerative agriculture in the target areas in Kenya and Rwanda of REALMS” – REALMS Project

Circular Economy in Africa: examples and opportunities – Food & agriculture – Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Scoping the potential of circular agribusiness in Kenya – O-Farms

Scoping the potential of circular agribusiness in Ethiopia – O-Farms

Food Value Chain Assessment for Circular Food Systems in Africa: The Context Study Report for the RUNRES Project – RUNRES project

Publications in the Exchange – Leading investment magazine in East Africa

Can East Africa Leapfrog to Circular Economy? in The Exchange

How can a circular economy contribute to food security in East Africa? in The Exchange

The world’s most expensive fertilizers are sold in Africa: What needs to change? in The Exchange