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Hakan Seckinelgin is a Professor at the London School of Economics (LSE), specializing in International Social Policy with a focus on HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. His interdisciplinary research integrates theoretical insights from anthropology and sociology, particularly in understanding the power dynamics inherent in policy formulation. Seckinelgin critically examines how knowledge claims influence policy actions and the implications of these claims on targeted groups. He employs a context-analytical approach that prioritizes the everyday experiences of individuals affected by policies, especially in relation to the implementation of international AIDS policies and their societal impacts. His research also explores the intersections of sexualities, LGBTQ activism, and civil society's role in shaping social and public policies. His work aims to provide an epistemological shift in understanding policy processes by valuing experience-based knowledge, thus enhancing assessments of policy needs and implementations. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Civil Society, contributing to discussions on social policy, civil society, and related issues in various geographical contexts.
Department of Economics