Associate Professor Gerard Prinsen is an accomplished academic at the School of People, Environment, and Planning. With a focus on diversity and interdisciplinary approaches, he finds inspiration in teaching and research. His interests include public education, health services, and small businesses in East and Southern Africa. Gerard’s extensive international experience includes work in countries like Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania, Uganda, and Mozambique.
In the realm of development programs, Gerard specialises in designing logic models and composite indicators. He has contributed significantly to the global Quality of Nationality Index and remains committed to sustainable development initiatives.
Gerard’s expertise extends to policy-making in non-self-governing islands, particularly in negotiations with metropolitan powers or aid donors. His co-authored book (2018) delves into the impact of aid on the sovereignty of Pacific islands.
Passionate about interdisciplinary research, Gerard actively engages with local communities. He is involved in projects such as researching leptospirosis in dairy sheds and meatworks. Gerard’s dedication to knowledge exchange is evident in his teaching at Victoria University Wellington and his roles in professional associations like New Zealand Aid and Development Dialogues.
With a Master of Arts from Groningen State University (1986) and a Doctor of Philosophy from Massey University (2012), Gerard has earned recognition, including the 2017 Massey University Research Fund (MURF) Award. His commitment to shaping the academic landscape through research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration sets him apart in his field.
