About
Dr. Anna Fabry is a Researcher affiliated with the Professorship for Food Systems Economics and Policy at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science. Her work focuses on labor dynamics, agricultural policy, and development economics, with particular attention to gender equity and global value chains. She contributes to understanding how labor mobility, farm size, and policy interventions affect rural livelihoods and decent work standards in regions like Peru, Nigeria, and Senegal.
Her research explores the interplay between labor markets and rural development, analyzing issues such as farmer protests in Europe, the impact of labor shortages on food systems, and the gendered dimensions of job satisfaction. She has examined how global value chains influence job creation and resilience, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent publications emphasize evidence-based policy design for equitable work conditions in agri-food systems, leveraging insights from diverse geographical contexts. While no awards are explicitly noted, her work reflects engagement with critical contemporary challenges in sustainable agriculture and labor rights.
Dr. Fabry collaborates within ETH Zurich's interdisciplinary environment, contributing to academic initiatives like AgEcon Meet networking platforms. Her research often combines quantitative analysis with field-based studies, aiming to bridge theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications.
