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.

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Publications

Is corruption an enemy of civil society? The case of Central and Eastern Europe
International Political Science Review
2013
Kubbe, Ina/Engelbert, Annika (Hrsg.): Corruption and Norms. Why Informal Rules Matter, 370 S., Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke/New York 2018.
Neue Politische Literatur
2019
Teaching in the Post COVID-19 Era
Unknown Venue
2021
Religiosity and Corruption
Corruption and Norms
2017
Corruption and Informal Practices in the Middle East and North Africa
Unknown Venue
2019
The Influence of Socioeconomic Trends and Experiences on Individual Perception of Corruption: The Case of Croatia
Public Integrity
2016
Financial Inclusion to Digital Finance Risks: A Commentary on Financial Crimes, Money Laundering, and Fraud
Financial Innovation and Technology
2023
What are bribery and corruption?
Bribery and Corruption Awareness Handbook for Tax Examiners and Tax Auditors
2013
Perception of corruption and its underlying causes
Unknown Venue
2013
Rational for Youth Engagement in Anticorruption Efforts
Implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Regional Perspectives
2024
Education Under Attack: An Examination of Education in Emergencies and Strategies for Strengthening Education
Teaching in the Post COVID-19 Era
2021
Assessing the impact of sectarian patronage in Lebanon
Corruption and Informal Practices in the Middle East and North Africa
2019
Task And Data Allocation Strategies for Big Data Workflows
Services Transactions on Big Data
2015
Geopolitics of the Moon: A European Perspective
Astropolitics
2015
Hybrid Regimes and Arab Democracy
Egypt after Mubarak
2013
How Things Get Done In Washington: Insights From 23 Former CMS Leaders
Forefront Group
2016
A Time to Attack: The Looming Iranian Nuclear Threat, by Matthew Kroenig
International Journal: Canada's Journal of Global Policy Analysis
2016
Iranian nuclear deal is close but a new threat arises
Emerald Expert Briefings
2022
APSA Awards Presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting
PS: Political Science & Politics
2015
The aims and limits of European Union anti-corruption law
Modern Bribery Law
2013
The Arab Spring in Egypt: What are the Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy
Unknown Venue
2013
1. Société civile : variations sur un thème
La démocratie se lève à l’Est
Beyond the Non-Proliferation Treaty. A Case Study of India, Pakistan and North Korea
Przegląd Strategiczny
2012
From Culture to Ethnicity to Conflict
Unknown Venue
1999
Countering North Korea’s Nuclear and Missile Threats: Strategic Development Directions for Missile Forces
KRINS-QUARTERLY
2024

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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