Carolin Hulke

Carolin Hulke is an Assistant Professor of Economic Geography at the Department of Geography and Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), joining in August 2023. She holds a PhD from the University of Cologne (Germany), where her 2022 thesis investigated Namibian horticulture value chains linked to global tourism. Her research explores how globalized economies intersect with local development outcomes in the Global South, emphasizing regional resilience, livelihood wellbeing, and inclusive development. She focuses on governance mechanisms for sustainability in value chains and rural economic transformation.

• Education: PhD in Economic Geography, University of Cologne (2022)

Research interests include critical approaches to global/regional value chains, regionalization dynamics, and multi-layered governance. She examines how rural regions in the Global South can achieve socially and environmentally sustainable economic transformation. Her work integrates mixed-methods research, notably through participation in the 'Future Rural Africa' initiative (2018–2023), which focused on Southern Africa.

No scientific awards are listed. Advising and grants details are not provided in the text. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in projects like 'Future Rural Africa,' exploring rural development pathways.