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Dr. Ortrun Merkle is a researcher at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University, specializing in the intersection of corruption with gender and migration. Her work uniquely focuses on sextortion and the influence of gender norms in corrupt practices, as well as gender-mainstreaming in anti-corruption policies. She is actively involved in research, training, and international collaboration.
Her research interests center on understanding how corruption disproportionately affects vulnerable groups, particularly through gendered mechanisms like sextortion. She emphasizes the role of gender norms in shaping both corrupt behaviors and anti-corruption strategies. Her methodological expertise strengthens her interdisciplinary approach to governance and public sector integrity.
While no specific publications are listed in the provided text, her research profile indicates a strong focus on qualitative and mixed-methods studies in the fields of corruption, gender, migration, and governance, with implications for policy and institutional reform.
- Corruption and Gender
- Sextortion
- Migration and Governance
- Research Ethics
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Gender Mainstreaming
Dr. Merkle has led and contributed to large-scale research projects involving multiple international stakeholders. She has conducted fieldwork globally and has provided executive training in research methods at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels. She has also delivered policy trainings for practitioners and decision-makers.
She has been a visiting researcher at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (GFSIS), and UNU-Gest in Reykjavik. She is a trained mediator and certified intercultural trainer, enhancing her capacity to work across diverse cultural and institutional contexts.
