About
Anna Petherick is Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, where she convenes courses on the politics of policymaking and policy challenges. She is a key figure in the Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker and directs the Lemann Foundation Programme, focusing on public sector integrity and policy learning between Brazil and other Global South countries.
Her research interests include public policy, political integrity, anti-corruption, gender in politics, political polarisation, and post-pandemic recovery. These themes are explored through interdisciplinary and globally engaged scholarship, often combining qualitative fieldwork with large-scale data initiatives.
The trend in her recent publications reflects a strong focus on crisis governance, evidence-based policymaking, and institutional reform. Her work bridges academic research and real-world policy impact, particularly in health, education, and democratic resilience during and after the pandemic.
- Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker (co-led with Thomas Hale)
- Lemann Foundation Programme at Oxford (Director)
- Building Integrity project (Postdoctoral Researcher, 2018)
Anna has supervised and mentored students through her teaching on the MPP course and research projects, though specific advisees are not listed. She has secured and contributed to major research initiatives with global reach, supported by institutional backing and volunteer networks.
She has been instrumental in developing research partnerships and knowledge exchange platforms, particularly between the Global South and Oxford, emphasizing pragmatic approaches to integrity and governance reform.
