Professor Sk. Tawfique M. Haque, PhD
Full Time Faculty
Professor
Dean(IC), School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Director, South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG)
Post Doc. in Public Administration, University of Bergen, Norway
Ph. D. in Public Administration, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
M. Phil in Public Administration, University of Bergen, Norway
BSS and MSS in Public Administration, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Phone: +880-2-55668200 Ext: 2162
Email: tawfique.haque@northsouth.edu
Curriculum Vitae
SUMMARY OF KEY EXPERIENCES AND COMPETENCIES
- University teaching with more than 10 years of undergraduate and postgraduate lecturing experience in Bangladesh, Norway and Nepal in the field of Social Sciences.
- Editorial/journal management
- Publications including refereed journals articles, book and book-chapters
- Thesis supervision of Master and Ph.D. students
- Long experience of project development and management work with such organizations as UNDP, World Bank, DFID, JICA, CIDA, NORAD and various government and non-government agencies in Bangladesh in the fields of urban/local governance, institutional development and capacity building, monitoring and evaluation of development programs, primary and higher education and civil service capacity building and reform
- Extensive fieldwork/commissioned research activities including participatory/rapid appraisals/learning
- Local governance and institutional capacity building
- Team building, communication and interpersonal skills and training
- Varied professional memberships/associations
- Workshop/seminar facilitation/moderation
- M.Phil (Bergen University, Norway); Doctoral (Ph.D., University of Dhaka) and Post-Doctoral education and advanced research in Norway
MAJOR INTERESTS AND EXPERTISE
Teaching and Training
- Theories of Governance
- Public Finance Management
- Contemporary Issues of Governance in South Asia
- Change Management Issues and Practices in Bangladesh Civil Service
- Local Governance and Local Capacity Building
- Globalization and International Trade
- Curriculum and case studies development in the field of public policy and governance
Project Management, Research and Consultancy
- Institutional and Capacity Development of Civil Service of Bangladesh
- Evaluation and Monitoring of Development Programs
- Different kinds of Surveys
- Needs Assessment; Local Government Training Module; Strategy and Policy Development
- Managing Change in Public Sector
EDITED BOOKS:
Governance and Development Management: South Asian Perspective, Century Publications, Dhaka, 2018
Governance in South, South East and East Asia: Trends, Issues and Challenges by Springer International, USA in June 2015
Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh, North South University, Dhaka, 2011
CONTRIBUTED CHAPTERS IN BOOKS:
Book chapter on ‘Knowledge Generation through Joint Research: What Can North and South Learn from Each Other?’ has been published in the book titled North South Knowledge Networks: Towards Equitable Collaboration Between Academics, Donors and Universities, by African Minds, South Africa in January 2017
A chapter on ‘Citizens’ Trust in the Informal Governance System and Local Civil Society in Bangladesh’ has been published in the book titled Civil Society in Asia: In Search of Democracy and Development in Bangladesh, by ASHGATE, UK in May 2015
An edited chapter on ‘Does Governance Matter in South Asia and Beyond?’ has been published by Springer International in the book titled Governance in South, South East and East Asia: Trends Issues and Challenges in 2015
An edited Introduction chapter is published by Springer International in the book titled Governance in South, South East and East Asia: Trends Issues and Challenges in 2015
A book chapter on ‘Administrative Culture and Corruption in Bangladesh’ was published by Routledge in the book titled Administrative Culture in Developing and Transitional Countries in November 2014
A chapter on ‘The Normative Roots of Governance Theories: Prospects and Challenges from Bangladesh Perspective’ published in the book titled Understanding Governance and Public Policy in Bangladesh; Edited by Dr. Ishtiaq Jamil, Professor Salahuddin M. Aminuzzaman, Professor Steinar Askvik and Dr. Sk. Tawfique M. Haque; North South University, Dhaka, 2011
A chapter on ‘NGO Governance in Bangladesh: Quest for Transparency and Accountability’ published in the book titled Governance and Development, Bangladesh and Regional Experiences; Professor Salahuddin M. Aminuzzaman (ed.); Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka, September, 2006
PUBLISHED ARTICLES (SELECTED) AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS:
An article titled “Role of Civil Society in South Asia to Promote the China-South Asia Cooperation for Mutual Development” has been published at Journal of Southeast Asian and South Asian Studies, from China in 2014
Article titled “Theories of Governance: South Asian Perspective” was published in a special issue of Public Organization Review (POR) by Springer USA titled Policy and Governance in South and South East Asia, in November, 2013
An article on “Administrative Culture and Incidence of Corruption in Bangladesh: A Search for the Potential Linkage” published at a special issue of International Journal of Public Administration (IJPA) by Routledge UK, 36:13, 996-1006, in October, 2013
A Journal article on “Challenges of People’s Participation at Local Governance” published in the Nepalese Journal of Public Policy and Governance in the Volume: XXIV, Number: 1, Issue: January – July, 2009
An article on “Domestic Violence: An Issue of Human Security in Bangladesh” published in Empowerment, 2009, Vol 16.
A research monograph on “Eviction of Rickshaws from the Main Roads of Dhaka City: Impacts on the Lives and Livelihoods of the Rickshaw Pullers”, published by Research Initiatives Bangladesh, 2007
A journal article entitled “ New Institutional Thinking: The Role of Member of Parliaments in Local Governance and Development” published in the Social Science Journal (Samajik Bigyan Patrika) of Dhaka University in the Volume 1, Issue 1, 2006
Co-author of the different articles of a book titled “Human Rights and Good Governance” published by Manusher Jonno (MJ), 2006
A booklet on World Trade Organization and Kankun Conference: The Development Future of Bangladesh, Published from Department of Development Studies, Dhaka University, Dhaka, April 2004
A policy brief on LDCs, the MFA (Multi Fiber Arrangement) and the future of trade in textiles and clothing, Published from ActionAid, Archway, London, 2002
- NORAD Post Doctoral Fellowship (University of Bergen, Norway), 2011
- Ph.D research fund by Social Science Research Council (SSRC) of Ministry of Planning, Bangladesh Government (2003-2007)
- Norwegian State Education Loan Fund for M.Phil degree (1996-1999)
University of Bergen, Norway
Post Doctoral Fellowship/Visiting Professor, 2011
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Ph.D. Public Administration, 2007
University of Bergen, Norway
M.Phil in Public Administration, 1999
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Master of Social Sciences in Public Administration, 1995
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Public Administration, 1993
February 2016- till date
2008- January 2016
Professor
Public Policy and Governance Program, Department of Political Science and Sociology, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Associate Professor
Public Policy and Governance Program, Department of Political Science and Sociology, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2006-2007
Assistant Professor (Adjunct)
Department of General and Continuing Education, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2008- till date
Director
Master in Public Policy and Governance Program- an International Master Program for South Asian Civil Servants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka funded by Norwegian Government
2014- till date
2009-2010
Project Manager
Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP)- supported by World Bank and University Grants Commission (UGC) to introduce a new Executive Master in Policy and Governance
Team Leader
Change Management Training Program- a Specialized Training Program for the Young Civil Servants of Bangladesh, funded by UNDP and jointly organized with Ministry of Public Administration of Bangladesh Government
1999-2002
Policy Analyst/ Policy Coordinator
Policy Advocacy Department, Action Aid Bangladesh, Dhaka. Also worked as the Country Focal Person of ‘International Food Rights Campaign’ of Action Aid International
PART TIME SERVICES:
Since 2012
Since 2006
Academic Adviser, M.Phil Program
Armed Forces War Course Wing
National Defense College (NDC)
Guest Lecturer
- Department of Development Studies, International Relations, Dhaka University
- Institute of Governance Studies (IGS), BRAC University
- National Institute of Local Government (NILG)
- Bangladesh Academy of Rural Development (BARD)
Thesis Supervision
- National Defense College
- Institute of Governance Studies (IGS) BRAC University
1998-1999
Research Associate
Social Science Database Project, LOS Senteret, Bergen, Norway
1997-1998
Research Assistant
NGO Evaluation Project, Norwegian Research Center, Bergen, Norway
1996-1997
Consultant- Good Governance
Fair Election Monitoring Alliance (FEMA), Dhaka, Bangladesh
A LIST OF RESEARCH / CONSULTAING ASSIGNMENTS
Country coordinator of the research project (2015-17) on Public Sector Human Resource Management in SAARC Countries funded by NORAD
Team leader of cross country survey (2014-2017) on governance and trust in three South Asian countries: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal
A consultancy report on Governance Framework and Political Economy of Public Investment Management (PIM) in Bangladesh, produced for World Bank in 2014
Team leader of the Bangladesh chapter of the survey on State of Democracy in South Asia, jointly organized by Asian Barometer of Taiwan University, 2011-14
A survey on Citizen Charter in Bangladesh jointly conducted by University of Bergen, Norway and North South University, Bangladesh, 2010
Developed a research report on “Finding out the Reform for Union Parishad: A Participatory Research on Standing Committees of Union Parishad” for Social Science Research Council (SSRC) of Planning Commission Bangladesh, 2010
A survey on Citizen’s Trust on Public Services of Bangladesh jointly conducted by University of Bergen, Norway and North South University, Bangladesh, 2008
Conducted a research on ” Rethinking Institutional Strategy: Role of MPs (Member of Parliaments) in local development at Union Parishad Level”, 2008
Worked as the coordinator of the research team that conducted a research on “Local Government Finance” commissioned by Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA),2007
Worked as the team leader of two baseline surveys on “Monga Mitigation Initiative Pilot Program- II (MMIPP-II)” with Social Development Foundation and funded by World Bank, 2007
Developed a strategy paper and module on “CCCD (Child Centered Community Development) approach and capacity development initiative for Union Parishad” with Plan Bangladesh, 2007
Finalizing the “External Environment Analysis” of Country Strategy Paper (CSP) of Concern Bangladesh, 2007
Worked as the team leader of the study titled “Impact evaluation on Monga Mitigation Initiative Pilot Program- II (MMIPP-II)” with Social Development Foundation and funded by World Bank, 2006
Conducted a participatory research on “ The Rights and Livelihood Options of Fishermen in Some Restricted Hilsha Fishing Areas” for Manusher Jonno (MJ), 2006
Conducted and Annual Client Satisfaction Survey through Report Card method for Chars Livelihoods Program (CLP) of DFID, 2005
Developed a policy analysis and policy advocacy manual for the small scale enterprises with the support of ITDG, 2005
Developed a part of the manual on “Human Rights and Governance” for Mahusher Jonno (MJ) jointly with Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), 2004
Developed a training module on “Governance and Public Finance Issues : A New Challenge for Rights Based Approach” for the partner organizations of ActionAid Bangladesh, 2004
Conducted a study on “ Banning of Rickshaw from some major routes of Dhaka City: Its Impact on the Livelihood of Rickshaw puller Community” with the collaboration of Research Initiatives Bangladesh (RIB), 2003
Conducted a research and advocacy work on “Government Policy on Hilsha Catching: Effects on the Livelihood of Fishing Community” with the partnership of ActionAid Bangladesh, 2003
Developed a strategic plan (on the basis of action research) for the partners of DFID on the “Livelihood Component of Fourth Fisheries Project”, 2003
Worked as a consultant for formulating the strategy paper of Commonwealth Education Fund (CEF) on behalf of the lead agencies of CEF (i.e. Oxfam, Save the Children UK, and ActionAid Bangladesh), 2003
Worked as an external researcher for a review on Accountable and Responsive Governance Campaign of Action Aid Bangladesh, 2002
Conducted a basic research on domestic violence on behalf of partners of Academy for Education and Development (AED) program of USAID, 2002
Conducted a research for CARE Bangladesh on ” Exclusion from Education: Understanding the situation of bihari children at Saidpur town” 2002
Worked as a research coordinator of the study titled ” Perception of Governance: The Unheard Voices” commissioned by Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS) 2002
Research on Promoting Pro-poor Issues: Role of MPs and Major Political Parties in Bangladesh, 2001
Conducted a survey on the impact of hartal on the poor of Dhaka city, 2000
Conducted A Report Card Survey on Corruption in Primary Education, 2000
Undergraduate Courses:
1. Introduction to Public Administration (PAD 201)
2. Introduction to Governance (POL 104)
Graduate Courses:
1. Organization Theory and Behavior (PPG 505)
2. Contemporary Issues in Governance and Public Management (PPG 520)
3. Globalization and International Organizations (PPG 540)
4. Research Design Seminar (PPG 565)
5. MPPG thesis (PPG 555)
- General Member- International Political Science Association (IPSA)
- General Member- International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR)
- Trustee Member- Neeti Gobeshona Kendro (Policy Research Center)
- Member of Advisory Board- East Delta University, Chittagong, Bangladesh
- Member of Advisory Baord- Fair Election Monitoring Alliance (FEMA)
Professor Haque’s academic and research interests include South Asian governance theories, local governance, globalization and international trade regimes, administrative culture and behavior, civil society and aid agencies model of governance. Dr. Haque has published edited books, book chapters and research papers in international and national peer reviewed journals in the field of administrative culture, models of governance, institutional accountability, local civil society, women empowerment and development management.