Peter Dannenberg

Prof. Dr. Peter Dannenberg is a faculty member in the Institute of Geography at the University of Cologne. His research spans urban and peri-urban agriculture, digital economies, and socio-economic impacts of global value chains.

• Current projects: Spatial effects of online food retailing, Digital practices of e-waste businesses, CRC 228: Future Rural Africa
• Past projects: Special Economic Zones in Africa, Changing gender roles in horticultural farming, ICT in agricultural value chains

Research Trends: His recent publications focus on urban expansion impacts on agriculture, digital labor in e-commerce, and sustainability in agri-food chains. Key themes include spatial justice, crisis resilience, and technological adoption in marginalized regions.

Collaborations: Works with CRC Future Rural Africa, INGENoS (Indo-German Network), and interdisciplinary teams on projects related to growth corridors and digital economies.