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Susan Spronk is an Associate Professor at the School of International Development and Global Studies. Her research focuses on the impact of neoliberalism on the transformation of the state and public services in the global South. She is currently a co-applicant on a SSHRC-funded project that examines the role of public banks in achieving Sustainable Development Goals, particularly related to water and sanitation. Prior SSHRC-funded projects included studies on the impact of cash transfer systems on women's empowerment in the context of post-racialized transitions in South Africa and Bolivia, and local democracy in water service delivery in Bolivia and Venezuela. She serves as a research associate for the Municipal Services Project, which explores policy alternatives for municipal service delivery across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. She is also a co-founder of the Blended Finance Project, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of blended finance in Canadian foreign aid policy.
University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the field of International Development and Global Studies.
Municipal Services Project • Remote
Conducting research on policy alternatives for municipal services in various regions.
Department of History