Daniel Esser

Daniel Esser

associate professor of international development

Area of Expertise:
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Mexico, Mozambique, Peru, legitimacy, political crises, global health, cities, local governance, complex emergencies, post-conflict reconstruction, aid effectiveness, United Nations, development effectiveness
Additional Information:
Daniel Esser's research has been published in leading academic journals, edited volumes, and several handbooks. He investigates effectiveness of international development in the context of local, national and global policies and programs, as well as political conflicts rooted in competing claims for legitimacy in fragile states such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Mozambique. His latest research focuses on the political economy of learning in bilateral aid organizations such as USAID, FCDU, and other foreign aid donors. http://danielesser.org
Foreign Language Fluency:
n/a
Academic Credentials:
MSc, PhD, London School of Economics and Political Science
Category:
Foreign Policy and International Relations, Middle East-Afghanistan, Middle East-Arab World Issues, Peace and Conflict Resolution
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