Torben Birch-Thomsen

Torben Birch-Thomsen

Associate Professor


  1. 2023
  2. Published

    Domestic practices for accessing water and rural-urban transformations: example of emerging urban centres in Tanzania

    Kironyi, L. L., Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2023, In: International Journal of Water Resources Development. 39, 5, p. 869-894

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  3. 2022
  4. Published

    A Narrative Report of a pilot study in rural Mbulu Town and Itigi Councils, Tanzania: The Role of Rural-Urban Linkages for Enhanced Climate Resilience (RUL4CLI)

    Mwema, S. D., Thabit, O., Innocent, R., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Yanda, P., Kristensen, Søren Bech Pilgaard, Busck, Anne Gravsholt, Pauline, N., Moshy, V. & Mwaipopo, R., 2022, University of Copenhagen. 55 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportReport

  5. Published

    The Intensification of Shifting Cultivation in Tanzania: Effects on Soil and Vegetation

    Kilawe, C. J., Mohamed Maliondo, S., Bruun, Thilde Bech, Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Silayo, D. S. A. & Mertz, Ole, 2022, Agriculture, Environment and Sustainable Development: Experiences and Case Studies. Rukhsana & Alam, A. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 21-42 22 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  6. Published
  7. 2021
  8. Published

    Between Village and Town: Small-Town Urbanism in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Agergaard, Jytte, Kirkegaard, S. H. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2021, In: Sustainability. 13, 3, 21 p., 1417.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Improved Livelihoods on Less Land: The Case of Ilambilole and Ikuwala Villages in Iringa Region, 1996–2017

    Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Friis-Hansen, E., 2021, Prosperity in Rural Africa?: Insights into Wealth, Assets, and Poverty from Longitudinal Studies in Tanzania. Brockington, D. & Noe, C. (eds.). Oxford University Press, p. 315-338 23 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  10. Published
  11. 2020
  12. Published

    Bridging the rural-urban dichotomy in land use science

    van Vliet, J., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Gallardo, M., Hemerijckx, L., Hersperger, A. M., Li, M., Tumwesigye, S., Twongyirwe, D. & van Rompaey, A., 6 Nov 2020, In: Journal of Land Use Science. 15, 5, p. 585-591 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  13. Published

    Domestic Water Governance Structures and Access Practices in Support of Rural-Urban Transformation within Emerging Urban Centres in Tanzania: Brochure No. 03

    Kironyi, L. L., Lazaro, E., Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Jan 2020, 4 p. Reaching the Unreached Tanzania.

    Research output: Other contributionCommunication

  14. Published

    Rural-Urban Transformation, Land use Changes, Land Governance Structures and Practices in Emerging Urban Centres, Tanzania: Brochure No. 01

    Kironyi, L. L., Lazaro, E., Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Jan 2020, 4 p. Reaching the Unreached Tanzania.

    Research output: Other contributionCommunication

  15. Published

    Solid Waste Management Structures and Practices in Emerging Urban Centres, Tanzania: Brochure No. 02

    Kironyi, L. L., Lazaro, E., Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Jan 2020, 4 p. Reaching the Unreached Tanzania.

    Research output: Other contributionCommunication

  16. Published

    Critical Services for People: Governance Challenges of Emerging Urban Centers during Rural-urban Transformation

    Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Kilima, F., Kironyi, L. L., Nyaki, S. A., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Agergaard, Jytte & Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, 2020, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. 4 p. (RUT Policy Brief; No. 2).

    Research output: Book/ReportReport

  17. Published

    Governance In-between: The Role of Formal and Informal Institutions in Supporting Rural Transformation

    Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Kilima, F., Kironyi, L. L., Nyaki, S. A., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Agergaard, Jytte & Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, 2020, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. 4 p. (RUT Policy Brief; No. 1).

    Research output: Book/ReportReport

  18. Published

    Opportunities in Emerging Urban Centres: Market Development, Business Networks and Employment Creation

    Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Kilima, F., Kironyi, L. L., Nyaki, S. A., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Agergaard, Jytte & Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, 2020, 1 ed. Frederiksberg: Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. 4 p. (RUT Policy Brief; No. 3).

    Research output: Book/ReportReport

  19. 2019
  20. Published

    Multi‑activity, Multi‑locality and Small‑Town Development in Cameroon, Ghana, Rwanda and Tanzania

    Steel, G., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Cottyn, I., Lazaro, E., Mainet, H., Mishili, F. & van Lindert, P., 2019, In: European Journal of Development Research (EJDR). 31, 1, p. 12-33 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  21. Published
  22. Published

    Rural Transformation and Changing Rural–Urban Connections in a Dynamic Region in Tanzania: Perspectives on Processes of Inclusive Development

    Ørtenblad, Sinne Borby, Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Msese, L., 2019, In: European Journal of Development Research. 31, 1, p. 118-138 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  23. Published

    Rural-urban (land) transformation: - emergence of urban centres in Tanzania

    Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted & Agergaard, Jytte, 2019. 27 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  24. Published
  25. Published

    Urbanisation in Rural Regions: The Emergence of Urban Centres in Tanzania

    Lazaro, E., Agergaard, Jytte, Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2019, In: European Journal of Development Research (EJDR). 31, 1, p. 72-94 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  26. 2018
  27. Published

    The effect of shortening fallow length on recovery of plant species richness, composition and growth in shifting cultivation landscapes of Kilosa District, Tanzania

    Kilawe, C. J., Aristaricky Silayo, D. S., Mohamed Maliondo, S., Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Mertz, Ole, 2018, In: Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation. 87, 2, p. 15-30 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Transformation of shifting cultivation: Extent, driving forces and impacts on livelihoods in Tanzania

    Kilawe, C. J., Mertz, Ole, Aristaricky Silayo, D. S., Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Mohamed Maliondo, S., 2018, In: Applied Geography. 94, p. 84-94 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  29. 2017
  30. Published
  31. Published

    Connecting rural-urban economies? Emerging urban center dynamics in Tanzania

    Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Lazaro, E., Makindara, J. & Ørtenblad, Sinne Borby, 2017. 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperCommunication

  32. Published

    Rural Transformation and the Emergence of Urban Centres in Tanzania

    Lazaro, E., Agergaard, Jytte, Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2017, Copenhagen: Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. 34 p. (IGN Report, Vol. October 2017).

    Research output: Book/ReportReport

  33. 2016
  34. Published

    Collaborative education across continents: lessons from a partnership on sustainable resource management education

    Sithole, B., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Mertz, Ole, Hill, T., Bruun, Thilde Bech & Thenya, T., 2016, Higher Education and Capacity Building in Africa: The geography and power of knowledge under changing conditions. Adriansen, H. K., Madsen, L. M. & Jensen, S. (eds.). London and New York: RoutledgeFalmer, p. 58-82 25 p. (Routledge Studies in African Development).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  35. Published

    Mobile rural youth in northern Ghana: combining near and distant opportunity spaces

    Gough, K. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2016, Young entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa. Gough, K. & Langevang, T. (eds.). Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, p. 117-131 15 p. 8. (Routledge spaces of childhood and youth series).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  36. Published
  37. Published

    Rural youth in northern Zambia: straddling the rural-urban divide

    Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2016, Young entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa. Gough, K. & Langevang, T. (eds.). Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY : Routledge, p. 146-158 13 p. 10. (Routledge spaces of childhood and youth series).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  38. Published
  39. Published

    The impact of black wattle encroachment of indigenous grasslands on soil carbon, Eastern Cape, South Africa

    Oelofse, M., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Magid, Jakob, de Neergaard, A., van Deventer, R., Bruun, Sander & Hill, T., 2016, In: Biological Invasions. 18, 2, p. 445-456 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  40. Published

    The role of external investors for agricultural transformation and new rural-urban connections: [Project no. 290732: RurbanAfrica - African Rural-City Connections, 2012-2016. - SP1-Cooperation, FP7-SSH-2011-2, Deliverable No. 1.3]

    Brønd, F., Fold, Niels, Bart, F., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Blache, A., Buosi, J., Charlery de la Masselière, B., Kuete, M., Lazaro, E. A., Lukumay, J., Mishili, F. J., Msese, L. R., Thibaud, B. & Ørtenblad, Sinne Borby, 2016, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen. 32 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportReport

  41. 2015
  42. Published

    Urban Frontiers and Rural Transformation: Formation of Emerging Urban Centres and Ambiguous Governance in Tanzania

    Lazaro, E., Agergaard, Jytte, Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, Jun 2015. 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceResearch

  43. Published

    Agricultural transformation and socio-economic dynamics in rural areas: [Project no. 290732: RurbanAfrica - African Rural-City Connections, 2012-2016. - SP1-Cooperation, FP7-SSH-2011-2, Deliverable No. 1.2]

    Brønd, F., Fold, N., Azemao, D., Birch-Thomsen, T., Douanla, L., Essah, N., Frempong, R., Hansen, N. T., Kaffo, C., Kelodjoue, S., Kuete, M., Lazaro, E. A., Mbeng, E., Mishili, F. J., Msese, L. R., Nzeket, C., Osei, R. D., Owusu, G., Pasini, J., Tsalefac, M. & 1 others, Yaka, L., 2015, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen. 33 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportReport

  44. Published

    Climate related projections on future water resources and human adaptation in the Great Ruaha River Basin in Tanzania: [Policy Brief Climate, Water and Adaptation]

    Liwenga, E., Pauline, N., Tumbo, M., Osima, S., Mpeta, E., Nobert, J., Stendel, M., Stisen, S., Villholth, K. G., Birch-Thomsen, Torben & D'haen, S. A. L., 2015, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, p. 1-4, 4 p.

    Research output: Working paperCommissioned

  45. Published

    The role of credit facilities and Investment practices in rural Tanzania: a comparative study of Igowole and Ilula emerging urban centres

    Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2015, In: Journal of Eastern African Studies. 9, 1, p. 55-73 19 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  46. Published

    The sustainability of cassava-based bioethanol production in southern Mali

    Rasmussen, Kjeld, Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Bruun, T. B., Egsmose, R. M. R., Elberling, Bo, Fold, Niels, Kristensen, Søren Bech Pilgaard, Ouattara, O., Rasmussen, Laura Vang & Togola, I., 2015, In: Geografisk Tidsskrift/Danish Journal of Geography. 115, 1, p. 14-26

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  47. 2014
  48. Published

    Growth of emerging urban centers: Opportunity for livelihoods improvement

    Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Kilima, F., John, M., Magomba, C., Saga, G., Wambura, M., Msese, L., Mushi, D., Lumole, Z., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Agergaard, Jytte, Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted & Fold, Niels, Nov 2014, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, p. 1-4, 4 p. (RUCROP Policy Briefs; No. 01).

    Research output: Working paperCommissioned

  49. Published

    Rural-urban linkages and financial services: Opportunity for rural poverty reduction

    Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Kilima, F., John, M., Mshote, E., Magomba, C., Saga, G., Wambura, M., Msese, L., Mushi, D., Lumole, Z., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Agergaard, Jytte, Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted & Fold, Niels, Nov 2014, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, p. 1-4, 4 p. (RUCROP Policy Briefs; No. 02).

    Research output: Working paperCommissioned

  50. Published

    The dwindling role of population pressure in land use change: a case from the Southwest Pacific

    Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Reenberg, A., Aug 2014, Ester Boserup’s legacy on sustainability: orientations for contemporary research. Fischer-Kowalski, M., Reenberg, A., Schaffartzik, A. & Mayer, A. (eds.). New York: Springer, p. 45-60 15 p. (Human - Environment Interactions, Vol. 4).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearchpeer-review

  51. Published
  52. 2013
  53. Published

    Brief introduction to the focus of the project - Emerging urban centres (EUC)

    Lazaro, E. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2013, Rural-urban complementarities for the reduction of poverty (RUCROP): Proceedings of the RUCROP Stakeholders' Workshop August 20th 2012 Mikumi, Tanzania. p. 1-4 4 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingArticle in proceedingsCommunication

  54. Published

    Demographic Shifts and ‘Rural’ Urbanization in Tanzania during the 2000s: Presentation at the session 'Urbanization as the New Frontier'

    Agergaard, Jytte, D'haen, S. A. L. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2013.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceConference abstract for conferenceCommunication

  55. Published

    Igowole emerging urban centre

    Makindara, J., Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Kilima, F., Mshote, E. & Msese, L., 2013, Rural-urban complementarities for the reduction of poverty (RUCROP): Proceedings of the RUCROP Stakeholders' Workshop August 20th 2012 Mikumi, Tanzania. p. 23-32 10 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  56. Published

    Ilula emerging urban centre

    Kilima, F., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Saga, G. & Mshote, E., 2013, Rural-urban complementarities for the reduction of poverty (RUCROP): Proceedings of the RUCROP Stakeholders' Workshop August 20th 2012 Mikumi, Tanzania. p. 15-22 8 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  57. Published

    Is there a continuing rationale for swidden cultivation in the 21st century?

    van Vliet, N., Mertz, Ole, Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Schmook, B., 2013, In: Human Ecology: An Interdisciplinary Journal. 41, 1, p. 1-5 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  58. Published
  59. Published

    Should I stay or should I go? Rural youth employment in Uganda and Zambia

    Kristensen, Søren Bech Pilgaard & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2013, In: International Development Planning Review. 35, 2, p. 175-201 27 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  60. Published

    Transition of shifting cultivation and its impact on people’s livelihoods in the Miombo Woodlands of Northern Zambia and South-Western Tanzania

    Grogan, K. J., Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Lyimo, J., 2013, In: Human Ecology: An Interdisciplinary Journal. 41, 1, p. 77-92 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articlepeer-review

  61. 2012
  62. Published
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