Patty Zakaria
Research Expert
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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
Wayne State University
MA in Industrial Relations , Labor Studies
University of Windsor
Hon. BA in International Relations and Economics , Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science/Quantitative focus / June, 2015
Wayne State University
MA, Industrial Relations / December, 2006
Wayne State University
Graduate Level Course, Economics and Econometrics / December, 2003
University of Windsor
BA, International Relations and Economics / April, 2002
Wilfrid Laurier University
Graduate Certificate, Program Evaluation / May, 2018
Experience
University of Niagara Falls Canada
Associate Professor / April, 2024 — Present
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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