Dr. Joachim Wehner

Biography

Joachim Wehner is an Associate Professor in Public Policy at the London School of Economics. His research interests encompass Political Economy, Comparative Politics, and Public Policy, with a focus on accountability and transparency in government, particularly in the context of public finances. He has provided evidence to parliamentary committees in countries such as Canada, Estonia, Germany, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, and has worked as a consultant for civil society organizations, legislatures, and governments, including international institutions such as the World Bank and OECD, to enhance the effective use of public funds. Wehner's current research involves the implications of voting rights for economists and policymakers and he has published work in major academic journals including the Journal of Politics, British Journal of Political Science, and World Development. He has served as a researcher at the Institute for Democracy in South Africa (Idasa) and held the position of founding Director for both the Executive MPA and Executive MPP programs within the UK Civil Service from 2012 to 2018. His teaching includes courses on Fiscal Governance and Political Science Public Policy, and he has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as Harvard and Sciences Po in Paris.

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