Samuel Clark

Samuel Clark is a Doctor of Philosophy candidate at the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, University of Oxford. His research project utilizes a mixed-methods research design and focuses on legal mobilization, signalling theory and the prosecution of corruption in local courts during Indonesia?s democratic transition. Prior to joining the Centre, Samuel spent five years working in the Social Development Unit of the World Bank. His work there focused on conflict, community development, governance and local justice issues in Aceh, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. This included extensive qualitative and quantitative policy research as well as the design and evaluation of large-scale community development and legal empowerment programmes. He continues to consult on judicial reform, legal empowerment and community development in the Asia Pacific region.