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Willem Elbers is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, specializing in Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies. His research focuses on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), civic empowerment, and inclusive development. Elbers is dedicated to ensuring equitable distribution of development benefits, particularly for marginalized groups and individuals with disabilities. He examines the capacity of communities and civil society organizations to influence decisions that benefit the collective good while emphasizing democratic participation and citizenship principles. As the principal investigator of the Breaking Barriers project, he leads innovative research aimed at enhancing disability inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa. The project collaborates with civil society organizations in the Netherlands and various African countries, focusing on conducting research with an intersectional lens, advocating for policy changes, and raising awareness about social norms and stigma. Elbers has received several awards, including the Impact Challenge Award in 2019 and the Internationalisation Award in 2022 for his contributions to education and research in the field.
Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands
Engaged in teaching and research on cultural anthropology and development studies, focusing on sustainable development and civic empowerment.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).