Patty Zakaria

Research Expert

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Research Expertise

Corruption
anti-corruption
risk management
research design
Data triangulation
Sampling strategies
Experimental research
Policy analysis
Stakeholder engagement
Quantitative methods
Qualitative methods
Data visualization
Impact evaluation
Global development
Ethical risk assessment
Governance risks
Ethical governance
Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Civil society engagement
Transparency
Fraud prevention
Compliance monitoring
Corruption indices
Governance failure

About

Dr. Patty Zakaria is an accomplished researcher, decision-maker, and stakeholder engagement expert with extensive experience in governance, anti-corruption, and risk management. With a Ph.D. in Political Science and over a decade of professional and academic expertise, she specializes in designing data-driven strategies that bridge research and practice. Dr. Zakaria's work spans diverse sectors, from evaluating international development programs to creating frameworks for ethical governance and business resilience. Her robust skill set includes advanced research design, policy analysis, and leveraging quantitative and qualitative methods to deliver actionable insights. As a consultant and academic leader, Dr. Zakaria has successfully engaged with global stakeholders, including NGOs, private enterprises, and government agencies, fostering collaboration to address complex challenges. Her expertise in stakeholder-driven decision-making and evidence-based solutions underscores her commitment to impactful research that drives sustainable development and ethical practices.

Publications

Is corruption an enemy of civil society? The case of Central and Eastern Europe

International Political Science Review / Jan 08, 2013

Zakaria, P. (2013). Is corruption an enemy of civil society? The case of Central and Eastern Europe. International Political Science Review, 34(4), 351–371. https://doi.org/10.1177/0192512112466880

Kubbe, Ina/Engelbert, Annika (Hrsg.): Corruption and Norms. Why Informal Rules Matter, 370 S., Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke/New York 2018.

Neue Politische Literatur / May 22, 2019

Wolf, S. (2019). Kubbe, Ina/Engelbert, Annika (Hrsg.): Corruption and Norms. Why Informal Rules Matter, 370 S., Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke/New York 2018. Neue Politische Literatur, 64(2), 440–441. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42520-019-00101-8

Teaching in the Post COVID-19 Era

Jan 01, 2021

Fayed, I., & Cummings, J. (Eds.). (2021). Teaching in the Post COVID-19 Era: World Education Dilemmas, Teaching Innovations and Solutions in the Age of Crisis. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74088-7

Religiosity and Corruption

Corruption and Norms / Dec 23, 2017

Zakaria, P. (2017). Religiosity and Corruption. In Corruption and Norms (pp. 69–90). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66254-1_5

Corruption and Informal Practices in the Middle East and North Africa

Nov 28, 2019

Kubbe, I., & Varraich, A. (Eds.). (2019). Corruption and Informal Practices in the Middle East and North Africa. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780367822859

The Influence of Socioeconomic Trends and Experiences on Individual Perception of Corruption: The Case of Croatia

Public Integrity / Jun 07, 2016

Zakaria, P. (2016). The Influence of Socioeconomic Trends and Experiences on Individual Perception of Corruption: The Case of Croatia. Public Integrity, 18(4), 419–440. https://doi.org/10.1080/10999922.2016.1172929

Financial Inclusion to Digital Finance Risks: A Commentary on Financial Crimes, Money Laundering, and Fraud

Financial Innovation and Technology / Jan 01, 2023

Zakaria, P. (2023). Financial Inclusion to Digital Finance Risks: A Commentary on Financial Crimes, Money Laundering, and Fraud. In Financial Technologies and DeFi (pp. 123–130). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17998-3_9

What are bribery and corruption?

Bribery and Corruption Awareness Handbook for Tax Examiners and Tax Auditors / Nov 07, 2013

(2013). What are bribery and corruption? In Bribery and Corruption Awareness Handbook for Tax Examiners and Tax Auditors (pp. 9–12). OECD. https://doi.org/10.1787/9789264205376-3-en

Perception of corruption and its underlying causes

Nov 27, 2013

(2013). Perception of corruption and its underlying causes. Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). https://doi.org/10.1787/eco_surveys-grc-2013-graph41-en

Rational for Youth Engagement in Anticorruption Efforts

Implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Regional Perspectives / Jan 01, 2024

Zakaria, P. (2024). Rational for Youth Engagement in Anticorruption Efforts. In SDGs in Africa and the Middle East Region (pp. 1–14). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91260-4_24-1

Education Under Attack: An Examination of Education in Emergencies and Strategies for Strengthening Education

Teaching in the Post COVID-19 Era / Jan 01, 2021

Zakaria, P. (2021). Education Under Attack: An Examination of Education in Emergencies and Strategies for Strengthening Education. In Teaching in the Post COVID-19 Era (pp. 149–156). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74088-7_14

Assessing the impact of sectarian patronage in Lebanon

Corruption and Informal Practices in the Middle East and North Africa / Nov 28, 2019

Zakaria, P. (2019). Assessing the impact of sectarian patronage in Lebanon. In Corruption and Informal Practices in the Middle East and North Africa (pp. 65–76). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780367822859-4

Task And Data Allocation Strategies for Big Data Workflows

Services Transactions on Big Data / Oct 01, 2015

Ebrahimi, M., Mohan, A., Kashlev, A., Lu, S., & Reynolds, R. G. (2015). Task And Data Allocation Strategies for Big Data Workflows. Services Transactions on Big Data, 2(2), 28–42. https://doi.org/10.29268/stbd.2015.2.2.3

Geopolitics of the Moon: A European Perspective

Astropolitics / Jan 02, 2015

Doboš, B. (2015). Geopolitics of the Moon: A European Perspective. Astropolitics, 13(1), 78–87. https://doi.org/10.1080/14777622.2015.1012005

Hybrid Regimes and Arab Democracy

Egypt after Mubarak / Feb 24, 2013

Rutherford, B. K. (2013). Hybrid Regimes and Arab Democracy. In Egypt after Mubarak. Princeton University Press. https://doi.org/10.23943/princeton/9780691158044.003.0001

How Things Get Done In Washington: Insights From 23 Former CMS Leaders

Forefront Group / Apr 20, 2016

How Things Get Done In Washington: Insights From 23 Former CMS Leaders. (2016). [dataset]. In Forefront Group. Health Affairs (Project Hope). https://doi.org/10.1377/forefront.20160420.054546

A Time to Attack: The Looming Iranian Nuclear Threat, by Matthew Kroenig

International Journal: Canada's Journal of Global Policy Analysis / Dec 01, 2016

Zakaria, P. (2016). A Time to Attack: The Looming Iranian Nuclear Threat, by Matthew Kroenig. International Journal: Canada’s Journal of Global Policy Analysis, 71(4), 663–665. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020702016688391

Iranian nuclear deal is close but a new threat arises

Emerald Expert Briefings / Mar 07, 2022

Iranian nuclear deal is close but a new threat arises. (2022, March 7). Emerald Expert Briefings; Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/oxan-es267771

APSA Awards Presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting

PS: Political Science & Politics / Oct 01, 2015

APSA Awards Presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting. (2015). PS: Political Science & Politics, 48(04), 676–684. https://doi.org/10.1017/s104909651500102x

The aims and limits of European Union anti-corruption law

Modern Bribery Law / Apr 25, 2013

Mitsilegas, V. (2013). The aims and limits of European Union anti-corruption law. In Modern Bribery Law (pp. 160–195). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139088398.009

The Arab Spring in Egypt: What are the Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy

Apr 01, 2013

Drew, T. R. (2013). The Arab Spring in Egypt: What are the Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy. Defense Technical Information Center. https://doi.org/10.21236/ada592772

1. Société civile : variations sur un thème

La démocratie se lève à l’Est

Molnár, M. (n.d.). 1. Société civile : variations sur un thème. In La démocratie se lève à l’Est (pp. 3–13). Graduate Institute Publications. https://doi.org/10.4000/books.iheid.1939

Beyond the Non-Proliferation Treaty. A Case Study of India, Pakistan and North Korea

Przegląd Strategiczny / Dec 15, 2012

Fiedler, R. (2012). Beyond the Non-Proliferation Treaty. A Case Study of India, Pakistan and North Korea. Przegląd Strategiczny, 2, 29. https://doi.org/10.14746/ps.2012.2.3

From Culture to Ethnicity to Conflict

Jan 01, 1999

Eller, J. (1999). From Culture to Ethnicity to Conflict: An Anthropological Perspective on Ethnic Conflict. University of Michigan Press. https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.14446

Countering North Korea’s Nuclear and Missile Threats: Strategic Development Directions for Missile Forces

KRINS-QUARTERLY / Nov 30, 2024

Ham, H. (2024). Countering North Korea’s Nuclear and Missile Threats: Strategic Development Directions for Missile Forces. KRINS-QUARTERLY, 9(3), 51–76. https://doi.org/10.46322/krinsq.9.3.2

Education

Wayne State University

PhD Political Science (International Relations and Comparative Politics), Political Science

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Wayne State University

MA in Industrial Relations , Labor Studies

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

University of Windsor

Hon. BA in International Relations and Economics , Political Science

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Ph.D., Political Science/Quantitative focus / June, 2015

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Wayne State University

MA, Industrial Relations / December, 2006

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Wayne State University

Graduate Level Course, Economics and Econometrics / December, 2003

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

University of Windsor

BA, International Relations and Economics / April, 2002

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Wilfrid Laurier University

Graduate Certificate, Program Evaluation / May, 2018

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Experience

University of Niagara Falls Canada

Associate Professor / April, 2024Present

University Canada West

Faculty Member

Hemispheric Strategies Group

Analyst

As an analyst, I steer research and analytical efforts toward crafting strategic solutions for diverse sectors. I contribute to market research and data analysis, focusing on uncovering insights that drive informed business decisions. My responsibilities include developing analytical frameworks, interpreting complex data sets, and forecasting trends to identify growth opportunities. I facilitate data-driven decision-making and align analytical insights with the broader strategic goals of our clients. Through rigorous analysis and strategic foresight, I support the group's mission to deliver tailored consulting services that address unique business challenges.

Transparency International

External Contributor Consultant

Engaged in on-demand, desk-based research to author helpdesk answers on various anti-corruption topics, synthesizing literature for civil society practitioners. Collaborated closely with editorial teams for content review and revisions, ensuring the highest quality and relevance of information provided.

The Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (GCRI)

Academic Leadership Board Member – North America

In my role at GCRI's Academic Leadership Board, I steer the research direction toward aligning scholarly pursuits with global needs. I contribute to setting research agendas and fostering educational collaborations, focusing on advanced fields like AI, ML, and Quantum Computing. My responsibilities encompass developing strategic academic plans, overseeing research initiatives, and ensuring their integration into real-world applications. I facilitate industry-academia partnerships and align academic innovations with the broader strategic vision, nurturing a culture of academic excellence. Under the Regional Stewardship Board, I participate in quarterly meetings to drive decision-making in GCRI’s innovative risk management and resilience research.

Patty Zakaria Research Group Limited

Research Consultant

Provided research-related services to clients such as government/organizations, private enterprises, and NGO/non-profit organizations. Provided full-lifecycle research services according to the needs of clients.

Ghubril Ltd.

Research Manager

Provided quality control of research notes, policy briefs, and white papers on issues related to program evaluation, research methods, and capacity building and managed all research-related materials and files in the firm's SharePoint site. Supported the day-to-day publication management within the firm's network. Established the framework and guidelines for the meaningful change toolkit the firm is developing over the next two years as a service product for governments, international development agencies, and NGOs. Advised on methodology approaches applied to projects (quantitative and qualitative methods) and provided research support to project teams on research design, data collection and analysis, and research tools. In coordination

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