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Yifei Yan is a Lecturer in Public Administration and Public Policy at the University of Southampton, in the Department of Politics and International Relations. His research interests lie at the intersections of comparative public policy, social policy, and educational studies, with a geographical focus on emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil. He authored the book 'Getting Schools Work Better: Educational Accountability Teacher Support India China,' published by Routledge as part of their Critical Studies in Asian Education series. This work examines the challenges of enhancing school performance while providing insights into supporting teachers through innovative accountability measures. The book encourages the development of 'Accountability 3.0,' a concept that reconceptualizes accountability's purpose and seeks to bolster support for frontline workers. Yan's doctoral dissertation received the 2019 PhD Dissertation Award from the Indian Public Policy Network. He has contributed to various prestigious journals, including the Journal of Public Affairs Education and the Australian Journal of Public Administration, and has been recognized as a Founders' Fellow by the American Society for Public Administration. Raised in Shanghai, Yan brings a rich narrative of cultural and educational experiences from his life and studies across 13 countries.