Dr. Kristina Lanz

Biography

Kristina Lanz is a dedicated researcher in the field of Urban and Regional Planning with a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Bern, Switzerland. She has been involved in academia since 2011, with roles including Research Assistant at the interdisciplinary center Gender Studies, where she focused on gender and development issues. She has contributed to the creation and delivery of a MA course on 'Gendering Sustainability' and engaged in various research activities exploring the power dynamics surrounding land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her educational background includes a BA in Development Studies from the University of East Anglia and an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Kristina has presented her findings at international conferences and published work focusing on the intersection of gender, land governance, and institutional change, highlighting the societal impacts of large-scale land acquisitions on local food systems.

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