Dr Smit hails from South Africa, where she has been teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate modules on Sustainable Development and Green Economy at Stellenbosch University.
She has also worked as a senior research manager, policy advisor and project co-ordinator on a number of projects across Africa.
She holds a Doctorate in Public Management and Development Planning, a Master's and Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Administration, and a National Diploma in Public Relations Management.
Her interests and expertise relate to sustainable development, systems thinking, renewable energy, resource use, green/circular economy, gendered aspects of growth and development, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable and ‘just’ cities.
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Dr Suzanne Smit