Magdalene Silberberger

Magdalene Silberberger is a Professor at the University of Witten/Herdecke, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Society (Department of Philosophy, Politics and Economics) and the Chair of Development Economics. She serves as program director for the Global Sustainability (BA) degree and is a board member of the PPE Institute for Social and Institutional Change (ISIC). Her academic career spans institutions including Ruhr-University Bochum and the Wuppertal Institute, with consultancy experience at UNEP.

• Education: Dr. rer. oek. from Ruhr-University Bochum, Diplom-Ökonom from Bergische University Wuppertal

Her research focuses on institutional conditions, international trade dynamics (including non-tariff barriers), fiscal policy optimization in African contexts, privatization regulation, and sustainable development frameworks. She leads the Professorship for Development Economics, emphasizing interdisciplinary analysis of country-specific development challenges.

The 15 most recent publications demonstrate expertise in climate finance mechanisms (climate impact auctions), illicit financial flows, trade policy substitution, and agricultural value chains. Articles span empirical analyses of cassava systems in Nigeria, privatization in Mauritius, and politico-ecological studies in Cameroon.

• Awards: Recognized for innovative teaching methods addressing climate crisis responses (2022)

She contributes to global climate governance through participation in COP29 and leads research projects like Green Impact Fund for Transformation (GIFT) and IndiGreen, focusing on digital tools for environmental governance. Her work bridges economic growth, regulatory frameworks, and equitable development.