Dr. Michael Owiso

Dr. Michael Owiso

Michael is a member of the faculty in the School of Development and Strategic Studies at Maseno University-Kenya. He is also the Dean of the same school. He has taught subjects in the fields of political science, international relations, and development studies at various universities in Kenya and abroad. He was previously in the humanitarian sector for over 17 years during which he made contributions to the peacebuilding and humanitarian field while working with various organizations.

Hosting institute
  • German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
Current affiliation
  • Maseno University
Memberships
Key expertise
  • East and Horn of Africa
  • Political Science
  • Policy Studies
  • Migration Studies
  • Security
  • Peace and Conflict Studies
Regional expertise

Profile according to FFVT taxonomy

Scientific topics
  • Borders
  • Causes Of Displacement
  • Work / Labour Market
  • Return And Deportation
  • Transnational Networks
  • Refugee Camp
  • Refugee Law
  • National Refugee And Asylum Policies
  • Migration Routes, Refugees’ Journeys
  • Local And Municipal Refugee Policies
  • Integration And Social Participation
  • Infrastructure Of Flight / Forced Migration
  • Environment And Climate
  • Economy Of Forced Migration
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Civil Society Engagement
Disciplines
  • Political Sciences

Professional Career

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