Jonathan Fox

Jonathan Fox is a Professor of Development Studies at American University's School of International Service, directing the Accountability Research Center (ARC). He holds affiliations with the Institute for Development Studies and serves on boards of organizations like Fundar (Mexico) and Community Agroecology Network. His research focuses on transparency, accountability, democratization, and social policy, with a regional emphasis on Mexico and transnational advocacy networks.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, MIT (1986)
• BA in Politics, Princeton University (1980)

Research Interests:

Dr. Fox explores how citizen participation, transparency reforms, and civil society engagement can drive accountability in governance. His work bridges theory and practice, collaborating with grassroots organizations and policymakers to design strategies that empower marginalized groups. Key areas include rural development in Mexico, migration's socio-political impacts, and international aid accountability.

Awards and Recognition:

• 2023: Outstanding Contributions to Fostering Collaborative Scholarship, SIS
• 2016: Outstanding Faculty Mentor, SIS
• 2013: Adaljiza Sosa-Ridell Mentoring Award

Advising & Grants:

His career includes advising roles with the Open Government Partnership and World Bank. Grants have come from foundations like Hewlett, MacArthur, and Packard. ARC's work emphasizes action-research partnerships to scale accountability initiatives globally.

Labs/Teams:

Directs the Accountability Research Center, an action-research hub partnering with civil society groups. Collaborates with the Institute for Development Studies and global networks like the Transparency and Accountability Initiative.