Ermie Steenkamp is an associate professor in the School of Economic Sciences at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). Prof Steenkamp’s research focuses mainly on international market selection, the measurement of market accessibility and export promotion in South Africa, as well as the analysis of export potential on an intra-regional level.

Prof Steenkamp’s other research interests include the measurement of the developmental impact of increased exports, especially on unemployment. She serves as the convenor of TRADE’s export diversification and competitiveness programme.