Professor Dr. Michael Johnson

Biography

Michael Johnson is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences at the University of New South Wales, specializing in Development Studies. His research interests focus on the role of the public sector in the economy, particularly regarding infrastructure provision and regulation, with a specific emphasis on water and electricity services. He examines public management reform and environmental management, paying close attention to the application of human rights frameworks in development work, particularly in low-income countries. Michael is also an Honorary Associate Professor and has been actively involved in the Fred Hollows Foundation, serving as its Director and working on various development programs across Asia and Africa. His teaching spans topics in political economy and development policy, and he has supervised numerous postgraduate students in related fields. Having contributed significantly to the academic and practical aspects of development, his efforts have earned him recognition, including the Membership of the Order of Australia for his contributions to the fight against avoidable blindness.

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