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Prakash Kashwan is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Connecticut. His primary research focuses on governance and urban services, with secondary interests in economic and community development, and social-ecological systems. His work emphasizes climate justice, urbanization in the Global South, and the intersection of environmental policy with social inequality.
Key research projects include analyzing institutional frameworks for climate-resilient urbanization and investigating the impacts of gentrification on climate justice in India and the U.S. He critiques global sustainable cities initiatives, particularly their potential to exacerbate urban inequality. His studies often integrate social network analysis with institutional theory to explore policy networks and grassroots dynamics.
Recent publications span environmental policy analysis, comparative political studies, and climate justice. His 2017 book 'Democracy in the Woods' examines forest conservation and social justice across India, Tanzania, and Mexico. Methodologically, he emphasizes power dynamics in institutional design, as seen in his 2016 theoretical work on micro-foundation perspectives.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. While advising and grant details are not listed, his research projects suggest active engagement with international organizations like the World Bank’s Global Environment Facility. His work contributes to debates on equitable urbanization and sustainable development in rapidly growing cities.
