Professor Dr. Jaap Zevenbergen

Biography

Jaap Zevenbergen is a Full Professor at the University of Twente, specializing in Earth Planetary Sciences, Land Management, and various interdisciplinary contexts such as Social Sciences and System Administration. His research focuses primarily on Land Tenure Governance and its implications within African contexts. He has played a significant role in numerous organizations and initiatives aimed at advancing knowledge and practice within his fields of expertise. As a member of the DANS Scientific Advisory Board and treasurer of the Land Portal foundation, he continues to contribute to the advancement of research and policy development in land use and management. He is also an associate editor for the journal Land Use Policy. His academic contributions and leadership roles highlight his commitment to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration in addressing pressing challenges in land management.

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