CURRENT RESEARCH

Using a qualitative approach and devising policy networks and the social network analysis techniques, my current research investigates the liberalisation and regulation of utility sectors including the rise of the regulatory state in developing economies and contested states. The examined sectors included energy, telecommunications, and water. The aim is to unpack and understand the regulatory politics of these vital sectors and the ways in which policy and regulatory networks can be managed and directed towards the achievement of the intended policy goals. Some of the research results have been published in academic journals and edited books [please see the publications section]. In the meantime, a special focus is given to regulatory developments in the context of utilises regulations in the developing countries.   

FUTURE RESEARCH INTERESTS

For future research, my agenda includes several topics chief among them are: regulation policies for smart governments, governing smart cities, innovations in service delivery, and using ICT for participatory decision-making and citizen engagement. 

PREVIOUS RESEARCH

Previous research interests covered different public administration and public policy projects. That included Total Quality Management applications in the public sector, supporting transparency, accountability, and integrity in financial management of Government institutions, public policy analysis in the Arab World, the analysis of public budgets in the Arab world, environmental assessment and management, and measuring customers’ satisfaction about services delivered by local authorities.