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Dr. Rainer Quitzow
- © TU Berlin
Technische Universität Berlin
Chair of Economics
Secr. H 47
Room H 4139 A
Straße des 17. Juni 135
D-10623 Berlin
Consulting times: by arrangement
Academic Career
- 2012 - 2015: Doctoral Thesis (Dr. rer. pol.) at Enviromental Policy Research Centre (FFU), Otto Suhr Institute für Political Science, Freie Universität Berlin
- 2003 – 2004: M.A. in Development Studies, International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam (Den Haag)
- 1998 – 2001: B.A. in Metropolitan Studies, New York University (New York)
Professional Experience
Current Positions:
- Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Plattform Energiewende, Institute of Advanced Sustainability Studies
- Senior Lecturer at the Chair for Innovation Economics, Technische Universität Berlin
Previous Positions:
- November 2013 - November 2014: Research Fellow at the Chair for Innovation Economics
- 2009 - 2013: Research Fellow at the Enviromental Policy Research Centre (FFU), Freie Universität Berlin
- 2005 – 2008: Junior Professional / Consultant, Sustainable Development Divison, World Bank (Washington, DC)
- 2002 – 2003: Campaign Manager, Oxfam Germany (Berlin)
Research Interests
- Sustainable innovation and economic policy
- Demand-side innovation policy and lead markets
- Global markets for environmental technologies and the role of the BRICS
- Transformation of the energy system / renewable energy policy
- Policies for a Green Economy
Current projects
- Open-BIO: Opening markets for bio-based products (Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), European Commission)
Publications
- Jacob, K.; Quitzow, R.; Bär, H. (2014): Green Jobs: Beschäftigungswirkungen einer Green Economy. Eschborn: Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
- Quitzow, R.; Libo, W.; Jacob, K. (2013): Green jobs in Asia : achievements, strategies and potentials. Berlin: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Department for Asia and the Pacific.
- Jacob, K.; Kauppert, P.; Quitzow, R. (2013): Green growth strategies in Asia: drivers and political entry points. Berlin: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Department for Asia and the Pacific.
- Quitzow, R.; Walz, R.; Köhler, J.; Rennings, K. (2013):The concept of “lead markets” revisited: Contribution to environmental innovation theory in: Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, in press.
- Quitzow, R. (2013): Towards an integrated approach to promoting environmental innovation and national competitiveness in: Innovation and Development, Vol. 3, Issue 2, pp. 277-296.
- Quitzow, R.; Bär, H.; Jacob, K. (2013): Environmental Governance in India, China, Vietnam and Indonesia - A tale of two paces in: FFU-Report 01-2013, Forschungszentrum für Umweltpolitik, FU Berlin, 32 Seiten.
- Ferretti, J.; Guske, A.L.; Jacob, K.; Quitzow, R. (2012): Trade and the environment. Framework and methods for impact assessment in: FFU-Report 05-2012, Forschungszentrum für Umweltpolitik, Freie Universität Berlin, 120 S.
- Quitzow, Rainer (2012): Green Innovation in China: Grassroots Phenomenon or State-led Development Model? in: Global Chamber Ticker, Oktober/November 2012.
- Knopf, J.; Quitzow, R.; Hoffmann, E.; Rotter, M. (Hrsg). (2011): Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien in Politik und Wirtschaft: Treiber für Innovation und Kooperation? München: Oekom.
- Quitzow, R.; Bär, H.; Jacob, K. (2011): Asia at a Crossroads: New Trends in Environmental Governance in India, China, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Paper presented at the 9th International Conference of the European Society for Ecological Economics, June 14-17, 2011 at Bogaziçi University, Istanbul. - Quitzow, R. (2010): Governance for Sustainable Developments as "strategic public management." Paper presented at the Berlin Conference on the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change, Freie Universität Berlin, October 8&9, 2010.
- Quitzow, R. (Co-Autor) (2010): Evaluating the Results of Poverty and Social Impact Analysis (PSIA) on National Policy Making. Oxford Policy Management / UNDP.
- Quitzow, R.; Jacob, K. (2010): Erhebung zu Wirkung und Lernerfahrung in der Umweltpolitikberatung. Eschborn: Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ).
- Quitzow, R. (Co-Autor) (2009): Aid for Trade: Removing Constraints to Trade, Enabling Inclusive Growth and Supporting Poverty Reduction. Lessons for Policy and Programming from Five Case Studies. London: Overseas Development Institute.
- Quitzow, R. (Co-Autor) (2009): Poverty and Social Impact Analysis of Groundwater Over-exploitation in Mexico. Washington, DC: World Bank.
- Quitzow, R. (2008): Local governance and national crisis in Côte d'Ivoire
Washington, DC: World Bank. - Quitzow, R. (Co-Autor) (2006): Understanding Socio-economic and Political Factors to Impact Policy Change. Washington, DC: World Bank.