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Archon Fung is the Winthrop Laflin McCormack Professor of Citizenship and Self-Government at the Harvard Kennedy School. His research focuses on policies and institutional designs that enhance democratic governance, particularly in areas of public participation, deliberation, and transparency. He co-directs the Transparency Policy Project and leads democratic governance programs at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. Fung has authored five books, including Full Disclosure: The Perils and Promise of Transparency and Empowered Participation: Reinventing Urban Democracy, and over fifty articles. He holds degrees from MIT: two S.B. degrees in philosophy and physics, and a Ph.D. in political science.
- Affiliations: Director of the Ash Center, Faculty Associate of the Ethics Center, Member of the Faculty Committee since 2009.
- Research Interests: Democratic innovation, participatory governance, transparency in public policy, and institutional design for equitable decision-making.
His recent work explores democratic erosion, AI's impact on elections, and inclusive governance frameworks. Fung teaches courses on participation, ethics, and social innovation at the Harvard Kennedy School. He co-founded Participedia, a global platform documenting participatory governance practices.
Sponsored projects include initiatives on institutional antiracism, transparent engagement, and sustainable governance reforms. His work emphasizes bridging theory and practice to strengthen democratic institutions globally.
