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Specialization in Public Administration​

Mitsuhiko Okamoto

Professor, Ph.D. in Political Science

Courses Taught

  • Local Government Studies

  • Public Policy

Research Areas

  • Comparative Local Government Studies

  • Direct Democracy

  • Community Governance and Civic Participation

  • Public Policy

Academic Specialization

  • Local Autonomy: Theory and Practice

  • Public Administration

  • Public Policy Studies

Research Focus: Direct Democracy and Comparative Local Governance

My research explores the relationship between political participation and democracy, with a particular focus on direct democracy. I examine civic participation in local governance from the perspective of community autonomy, investigating both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. This work extends into international comparative studies of local government systems.

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