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Milande Busquet is a part-time lecturer in social and sustainable entrepreneurship at Utrecht University's School of Economics within the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. She holds a PhD in social entrepreneurship with research focused on private actors' roles in promoting social and sustainable practices in cocoa value chains.
Her academic background includes:
- MSc in International Development Studies from Utrecht University
- BA in Communication and Information Studies from Groningen University
Dr. Busquet's research specializes in social entrepreneurship within developing contexts, particularly examining labor issues in West African cocoa value chains and community impacts of development projects. Her interdisciplinary work bridges economics, development studies, and sustainable business practices, contributing significantly to understanding how business models can address social challenges in global supply chains.
Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on value chain analysis in developing economies, with research on child labor in cocoa production gaining substantial academic attention (over 240 Mendeley readers) and policy relevance. Her work extends to infrastructure development impacts, as shown in her research on port expansion in Jakarta.
Dr. Busquet actively engages with public discourse through media appearances, including 'The New Economists Podcast' on child labor (April 2022), translating complex academic research into accessible public discussions.
She combines her academic role with practical experience, having worked as a research consultant in developing countries prior to her doctoral studies, which enriches her teaching approach in courses like 'Professional Skills Science Based Entrepreneurship.' Her research contributes directly to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to decent work, responsible consumption, and reduced inequalities.
