Tilman Altenburg

Tilman Altenburg is a Program Manager at the German Development Institute (Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik, DIE), where he focuses on development issues, particularly in the context of sustainable global supply chains and green hydrogen initiatives. His professional background includes significant academic and research experience, having served as a research fellow at universities in Berlin and Marburg. He obtained his doctorate in Economic Geography from the University of Hamburg in 1991.4

In his role at DIE, Altenburg is involved in various projects and discussions that aim to reshape global value chains, especially in light of environmental considerations. He actively participates in sessions related to sustainable development and has contributed to discussions on topics like green hydrogen.2 His expertise is recognized within the development community, where he collaborates with other experts to advance knowledge transfer and sustainable practices.13