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Adjunct Professor Adil Khan
Adjunct Professor

Adil Khan

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Overview

Background

Prof. M. Adil Khan, has been working as an adjunct staff at the School of Social Sciences, since 2010. Prior to taking up the adjinct position at the School, he worked as Chief of Socio-Economic Governance and Management Branch of the Division for Public Administration and Development Management, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), New York. Prof. Khan retired from the United Nations in 2008.

Prof. Khan possesses more than 35 years of working experience in international development - his varied job experiences in 'development' include but not limited to public policy manager the planning ministry of Bangladesh (1973-1988), consultancies for international aid agencies such as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the United Nations (1988-1994), research director on sustainable development at the University of Queensland (1994-1997), senior development advisor of UN in Myanmar and Sri Lanka (1997-2002) and senior policy manager at the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations HQs.His core expertise includes but not limited to public policy, pro-poor development and participatory governance.

In recent times Professor Khan was engaged by (i) AusAid as Course Director of Enhancing Policy Making Capacity Building in Ministries of Women Affairs (2012) and (ii) by the Department of Foreign Affairs and TRade, Australia the course on International Development Policy for Australian and foreign diplomats (2016)

Prof Khan has been a guest lecturer at Harvard Kennedy School (2006), University of Pennsylvania (2007), and University of Ottawa (2012). He also served as a visiting professor at the Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea where he introduced and taught the graduate certificate course on "Global Governance and national challenges: a UN perspective".

Prof. Khan has published extensively on issues of poverty, climate change, governance, corruption, monitoring and evaluation etc. He is also the Principal Author of the 2008 United Nations World Public Sector Report, “People matter: civic engagement in public governance” and the founder Editor-in-chief and currently a editorial board member of the international journal, Sustainable Development, Wiley. He is also the editorial board member of the New York based journal, South Asia Journal

For his unique management initiatives at the United Nations, Prof Khan was awarded the UN Manager of the Year Award in 2005 and for his pioneering work on participatory governance a Plaque of Recognition by the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration in New York, in 2008.

Prof. Khan has a Master degree in Economics, a Master degree in Social Planning and Development and a PhD in Political Economy

Prof Khan is married to Yasmin and they have no children. His hobbies include cooking, reading, writing and music.

Availability

Adjunct Professor Adil Khan is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Economics, Bangladesh University
  • Masters (Coursework), Bangladesh University
  • Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, unknown

Research interests

  • International development; poverty; participatory governance

    Public policy; participatory governance

  • Public accountability and corruption control through civic engagement

    The relationship between democracy, citizen engagement in public accountability processes and corruption control

Research impacts

Prof. Khan's research work has left lasting impact on many developing countries. For example his works on monitoring and evaluation of development project has helped the Government of Sri Lanka to establish a results based monitoring and evaluation systen for its development projects, within the entire government. His pioneering work on participatory governance at the UN that has included his principal authorship of the 2008 UN World Public Sector Report, "People Matter: Civic Engagement in Public Governance" that describes and analyses global experiences participation based governance structures and processes and their relevance to implementation of equitable and sustainable development. The report is a frequently cited document in research and capacity building in participatory governance. For his pioneering work on participatory governance at the at the UN, Professor Khan was awarded a plaque of recognition by the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration at the UN HQs in 2008.

One important aspect of Prof. Kaan's research is that he combines theory with practice and since joining the University of Queensland supervised (and contuing) a significant number of RHD and MDP students in areas of poverty and microcredit, community based climate change adaptation, migration and social cost and corruption, . He has also published extensively on development issues .

Works

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29 works between 1995 and 2024

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Featured

2015

Journal Article

Putting ‘Good Society’ Ahead of Growth and/or ‘Development’: Overcoming Neoliberalism's Growth Trap and its Costly Consequences

Khan, M. Adil (2015). Putting ‘Good Society’ Ahead of Growth and/or ‘Development’: Overcoming Neoliberalism's Growth Trap and its Costly Consequences. Sustainable Development, 23 (2), 65-73. doi: 10.1002/sd.1572

Putting ‘Good Society’ Ahead of Growth and/or ‘Development’: Overcoming Neoliberalism's Growth Trap and its Costly Consequences

Featured

2014

Conference Publication

Access to knowledge as prelude to a right to the city for the urban poor in Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Walters, Peter, Khan, M. Adil and Ashan, M. Kamrul (2014). Access to knowledge as prelude to a right to the city for the urban poor in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. UPE11: 11th Symposium of International Urban Planning and Environment Association - IUPEA; 1st IUPEA Symposium in Latin America, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 16-19 September, 2014. La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina: Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación.

Access to knowledge as prelude to a right to the city for the urban poor in Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Featured

2013

Book Chapter

Migration of Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia: emerging lessons of economic and social costs and benefits at the migrant, migrant household and community levels

Hossain, Munshi Israil, Khan, M. Adil and Short, Patricia (2013). Migration of Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia: emerging lessons of economic and social costs and benefits at the migrant, migrant household and community levels. The Asian Century, Sustainable Growth and Climate Change. (pp. 200-222) edited by Moazzem Hossain, Tapan Sarker and Malcolm McIntosh. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781781005750.00018

Migration of Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia: emerging lessons of economic and social costs and benefits at the migrant, migrant household and community levels

Featured

2011

Journal Article

Can microcredit worsen poverty? Cases of exacerbated poverty in Bangladesh

Jahiruddin, A.T.M., Short, Patricia, Dressler, Wolfram and Khan, M.Adil (2011). Can microcredit worsen poverty? Cases of exacerbated poverty in Bangladesh. Development in Practice, 21 (8), 1109-1121. doi: 10.1080/09614524.2011.607155

Can microcredit worsen poverty? Cases of exacerbated poverty in Bangladesh

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2011

Book Chapter

Climate change, vulnerabilities and South Asia: issues, challenges and options

Khan, M. Adil (2011). Climate change, vulnerabilities and South Asia: issues, challenges and options. Climate change and growth in Asia. (pp. 147-176) edited by Moazzem Hossain and Eliyathamby Selvanathan. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781849809665.00016

Climate change, vulnerabilities and South Asia: issues, challenges and options

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2010

Journal Article

Climate change vulnerabilities of South Asia and future options: A governance perspective

Khan, M. Adil (2010). Climate change vulnerabilities of South Asia and future options: A governance perspective. Global Social Policy, 10 (1), 12-15. doi: 10.1177/14680181100100010104

Climate change vulnerabilities of South Asia and future options: A governance perspective

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2008

Journal Article

Public Accountability Under Differing Governance Situation: Challenges and Options

Khan, M. Adil and Chowdhury, Numayr (2008). Public Accountability Under Differing Governance Situation: Challenges and Options. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration, 30 (1), 15-28. doi: 10.1080/23276665.2008.10779340

Public Accountability Under Differing Governance Situation: Challenges and Options

Featured

2008

Book

People Matter: Civic Engagement in Public Governance

M. Adil Khan, Jacinto De Vera, Mary Christine Ong-Reyes and Lilian Haney eds. (2008). People Matter: Civic Engagement in Public Governance. World public sector report, New York , NY,: United Nations.

People Matter: Civic Engagement in Public Governance

Featured

1996

Book

Economic development, poverty alleviation and governance : the Asian experience

Khan, M. Adil (1996). Economic development, poverty alleviation and governance : the Asian experience. Aldershot, England: Avebury.

Economic development, poverty alleviation and governance : the Asian experience

2024

Journal Article

Microfinance and economic and social empowerment of people with disabilities: Lessons from Bangladesh

Sarker, Debashis and Khan, M. Adil (2024). Microfinance and economic and social empowerment of people with disabilities: Lessons from Bangladesh. Development Policy Review, 42 (5). doi: 10.1111/dpr.12799

Microfinance and economic and social empowerment of people with disabilities: Lessons from Bangladesh

2024

Journal Article

Adjustments to and innovations in the implementation of qualitative research with people with disabilities: the case of Bangladesh

Sarker, Debashis and Adil Khan, M. (2024). Adjustments to and innovations in the implementation of qualitative research with people with disabilities: the case of Bangladesh. Development in Practice, 34 (3), 300-310. doi: 10.1080/09614524.2023.2286196

Adjustments to and innovations in the implementation of qualitative research with people with disabilities: the case of Bangladesh

2023

Journal Article

Problematizing human capital development in English language education in Bangladesh

Ali, Md Maksud, Hamid, M. Obaidul, Hardy, Ian and Khan, M. Adil (2023). Problematizing human capital development in English language education in Bangladesh. Comparative Education Review, 67 (2), 420-442. doi: 10.1086/724029

Problematizing human capital development in English language education in Bangladesh

2021

Book Chapter

Changing Mindsets to Realize Agenda 2030: The Critical Role of Socially Conscious Leadership

Khan, M. Adil (2021). Changing Mindsets to Realize Agenda 2030: The Critical Role of Socially Conscious Leadership. Changing Mindsets to Realize the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. (pp. 37-47) edited by UN DESA/DPIDG. New York, NY United States: United Nations (UNPAN).

Changing Mindsets to Realize Agenda 2030: The Critical Role of Socially Conscious Leadership

2021

Book Chapter

Spatial justice, livelihood challenges and the urban poor in the Global South: lessons from Bangladesh

Lata, Lutfun Nahar and Khan, Adil M. (2021). Spatial justice, livelihood challenges and the urban poor in the Global South: lessons from Bangladesh. Handbook of development policy. (pp. 532-543) edited by Habib Zafarullah and Ahmed Shafiqul Huque. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781839100871.00057

Spatial justice, livelihood challenges and the urban poor in the Global South: lessons from Bangladesh

2021

Journal Article

Patron Client Relationships and a Right to the City: A Bangladeshi Case Study

Walters, Peter, Kamrul Ahsan, A. H. M. and Adil Khan, M. (2021). Patron Client Relationships and a Right to the City: A Bangladeshi Case Study. Forum for Development Studies, 48 (3), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/08039410.2021.1947363

Patron Client Relationships and a Right to the City: A Bangladeshi Case Study

2021

Journal Article

Service delivery and accountability of urban officials: evidence from urban-based local government in Bangladesh

Ahsan, A. H. M. Kamrul, Walters, Peter and Khan, Md. Adil (2021). Service delivery and accountability of urban officials: evidence from urban-based local government in Bangladesh. South Asian Survey, 28 (2), 1-21. doi: 10.1177/09715231211016312

Service delivery and accountability of urban officials: evidence from urban-based local government in Bangladesh

2021

Journal Article

Victors, victims, and vectors

Olson, Rebecca E., Khan, Adil M., Flaws, Dylan, Harris, Deborah L., Shohag, Hasan, Villanueva, May and Ziegenfuss, Marc (2021). Victors, victims, and vectors. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, 64 (3), 408-419. doi: 10.1353/pbm.2021.0032

Victors, victims, and vectors

2020

Book Chapter

Children in post-disaster conditions: the case of humanitarian intervention of Save the Children Fund in post-typhoon Haiyan in Leyte, Philippines

Riosa, Leizl, Claudio, Fernanda and Adil Khan, M. (2020). Children in post-disaster conditions: the case of humanitarian intervention of Save the Children Fund in post-typhoon Haiyan in Leyte, Philippines. Disaster archipelago: locating vulnerability and resilience in the Philippines. (pp. 43-65) edited by Maria Carinnes P. Alejandria and Will Smith. Lanham, Maryland, United States: Lexington Books.

Children in post-disaster conditions: the case of humanitarian intervention of Save the Children Fund in post-typhoon Haiyan in Leyte, Philippines

2020

Journal Article

Addressing corruption in post-Soeharto Indonesia: the role of the Corruption Eradication Commission

Umam, Ahmad Khoirul, Whitehouse, Gillian, Head, Brian and Khan, Mohammed Adil (2020). Addressing corruption in post-Soeharto Indonesia: the role of the Corruption Eradication Commission. Journal of Contemporary Asia, 50 (1), 125-143. doi: 10.1080/00472336.2018.1552983

Addressing corruption in post-Soeharto Indonesia: the role of the Corruption Eradication Commission

2019

Journal Article

Global governance, neoliberalism and national responses: the case of the Bangladesh's ready‐made garment (RMG) sector

Khan, M. Adil and Milne, Grace (2019). Global governance, neoliberalism and national responses: the case of the Bangladesh's ready‐made garment (RMG) sector. Development Policy Review, 37 (S2), O230-O247. doi: 10.1111/dpr.12383

Global governance, neoliberalism and national responses: the case of the Bangladesh's ready‐made garment (RMG) sector

Supervision

Availability

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Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Designing Indonesia Pension System Reform

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Paul Henman

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Community engagement and stakeholder management in building community resilience against natural disasters: the case of Indonesia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lynda Cheshire

  • Doctor Philosophy

    EVALUATION OF PUBLIC POLICIES ON THE INDONESIAN NATIONAL ARMED FORCES (TNI) ENGAGEMENT THROUGH ASSISTANCE TASKS TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Peter Walters

Completed supervision

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