Dr. James Putzel

Biography

Professor James Putzel is a prominent scholar in Development Studies with significant contributions to the field through his extensive research and publications. He served as the Director of the Crisis States Research Centre and was involved in the research programme focused on Crisis States, funded by the Department for International Development of the UK government. Putzel was a member of the British Academy's Southeast Asia Committee and acted as Managing Editor for the Journal of Development Studies. His academic work includes notable publications such as 'Captive Land: Politics of Agrarian Reform in the Philippines' and co-authored influential papers addressing the intersection of political factors and development issues. His more recent research interests include the politics and governance of crisis states, the impact of political Islam in Southeast Asia, and the challenges of HIV/AIDS governance. James Putzel's expertise spans a variety of areas including democratic transitions, foreign aid, NGO development, and the dynamics of institutional change in various contexts, particularly in Southeast Asia.

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