EXPERTISE: anti-corruption; public integrity; civil society
Grzegorz Makowski is a professor of sociology at the Warsaw School of Economics, specializing in issues of corruption, public integrity, and civil society. From 2013 to 2024, he directed the Responsible State Program and served as a senior expert at Forum Idei within the Stefan Batory Foundation. Between 2003 and 2013, he led the Civil Society Program at the Institute of Public Affairs.
His work bridges academic research and civil society advocacy, with a focus on strengthening anti-corruption frameworks and civic participation. He was a leading figure in the development of Poland’s civil society draft law on whistleblower protection and has authored numerous scholarly, policy, and opinion pieces. He collaborates with international networks, including Transparency International and the UNCAC Civil Society Coalition. Beyond academia, he is a passionate road cycling enthusiast.
Areas of Expertise
– Qualitative and quantitative social research
– Project design and monitoring
– Civil society and not-for-profit organizations
– Public policy
– Advocacy and lobbying
Country Experience
Poland, Ukraine, Moldova
Languages
Polish, English