Ryan does research on the formation, preferably over long periods of time, of public administrations. He is particularly interested in understanding the ways in which such institutions are embedded in, and entwined with, broader social contexts. His work presently extends to compliance regimes, civil service and public financial systems, and public procurement. He has been involved in various reform and support initiatives in these areas. His focus is on South Africa, but he understands the country in global and comparative terms.Ryan is currently studying for a PhD in Political Science at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He completed his Masters at PARI and Wits University. He has Honours in Philosophy and Political Science at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Wits University. He did his Bachelors with majors in Philosophy, Politics, and Law at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Ryan Brunette
Publications
Op Eds
The Politics of South Africa’s Patronage System: Part One (Daily Maverick)
How will South Africa tackle corruption? (Mail and Guardian)
Our movement against corruption will fail without public sector reform (Daily Maverick)
Decentralised procurement fails the state (Mail and Guardian)
Politics of patronage is dealt a blow by Gordhan (Business Day)
Elite Struggle Over Zuma is Making Weapons Against the Poor (Daily Maverick)
How Not to Talk About Corruption in SA (Africa Is A Country)