Elena Kashtanova

Prof. Dr. Elena Kashtanova is a Professor at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Agriculture, Ecotrophology, and Landscape Development within the Faculty of Agricultural and Ecological Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Tax Policy from Belarus and has extensive experience in economic policy advisory roles for Eastern European countries, international organizations (World Bank, UN), and multinational firms. Since 2000, she has taught courses in Economics, International Trade, and Agribusiness. She advises the international Master's program in Food and Agribusiness and serves as Dean of Faculty 1 (FB1). Her research focuses on Eastern European economic development, trade policies, and international business strategies, with a particular emphasis on academic collaboration with universities in Eastern Europe, the EU, and the USA. She has published on rural development, market entry strategies, and e-learning projects.

• Education:
• Bachelor/Master in Economics and Financial Sciences from Belarus
• Studies in Economic Policy and International Trade at the School of World Bank and G. Soros School in Warsaw

Research Interests: Prof. Kashtanova’s work bridges economic policy analysis and practical applications in agribusiness and trade. Key areas include fiscal policy in transitioning economies, foreign direct investment dynamics, and leveraging digital tools (e.g., Global eTeaming) for international academic partnerships. Her contributions emphasize sustainable rural development and the role of universities in regional economic revitalization.

Grants & Projects: Involved in numerous EU-funded projects and academic exchange initiatives, focusing on cross-border economic strategies and digital collaboration platforms.

Labs/Teams: Active in the university’s agribusiness research cluster and international partnerships fostering innovation in agricultural markets.