Emma Rylander

Emma Rylander is a Researcher in the Department of History at the European University Institute (EUI), where she has been affiliated since 2021 as part of her academic cohort.

Her research focuses on the intersection of business history and international development assistance, with particular expertise in Swedish historical development policies. Her current doctoral work examines the evolution of development assistance through a case study of Sweden during the 1950s-1970s period, exploring how business interests intersected with governmental foreign policy objectives in shaping development paradigms.

Rylander's work contributes to broader scholarly conversations about Northern European countries' roles in shaping international development frameworks during the Cold War era. Her research interests align with several EUI research themes including economic history, transnational history, and the history of international organizations.