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Professor Owen Greene,
Professor of International Development

Information about Professor Owen Greene at the University of Bradford.

School of Social Sciences
(Faculty of Mgmt, Law & Social Sciences)
Email:
o.j.greene@bradford.ac.uk
Telephone:
+44 1274 235173
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Biography

Owen Greene is the author or co-author of 9 books and over 240 research articles, reports or book chapters, plus editor or co-editor of over 15 books, on questions relating to: conflict, security and development inter-relationships; fragile and conflict affected areas; peace-builing and statebuildng; arms export controls and supplier regimes (including EU, Wassenaar Arrangements, MTCR and NSG) and non-proliferation regimes; arms transparency and confidence-building measures; small arms and light weapons; conflict prevention; democratic governance, natural resource governance in fragile states; security, international assistance and co-operation in conflict-prone regions; security sector reform; regional security (especially Europe, sub-Saharan Africa. Middle East, and East Asia); and the development, implementation and effectiveness of international and regional co-operative arrangements relating to international security and international environmental problems.He has directed and co-directed numerous international research projects relevant to these field; and has been the coordinator or Director of several major Research, consultancy, educaiton and training contracts of the Univeristy of Bradford and governments and international organisations; , including Director of the Conflict, Security and Development (CSD), between the UK Department for International Development (DfID) and UK conflict prevention Pools (2002 - 2006); Swedish International Development Aid (Sida) Helpdesk on conflict, security, development and humantiraian aid (2006 - 2016); MOD Short Course Programme (2005 - present).Recent research and responsibilities have included consultants to the EU (including governance and conflict prevention in the Horn of Africa; community security in Lebanon; ; UK (DDR and Human SEcurity; DDR and Policing reform in DRC; Community Security in Ethiopia; Somalia Stabiliation and Al-Shabaab returnee programme); concultant to over 15 governments (including USA, Canada, Japan, Jamaica, Netherlands, Germany, France, Sweden), Consultant to the UN, EU, and OSCE on small arms and Arms Trade Treaty -related issues; leader of EU Council mission to Cambodia on co-operation in tackling small arms; Team leader for FCO scoping study on conflict prevention in the Western Balkans; Scoping Study on Security Sector reform in Sub-Saharan Africa.Professor Greene has extensive and recent experience with conducting and overseeing projects relating to security, governance, conflict and conflict prevention in Eastern Europe, Former USSR/Central Asia; West Africa, East Africa, Horn of Africa; Southern Africa; Balkans and South Caucasus, the Caribbean; Middle East; and Asia (South; Central and East Asia).

Professional activities

Information about education, employment and areas of particular interest for Professor Owen Greene is as follows:

Employment

  • Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India - Visiting Researcher
  • Open University, UK. - Tutor
  • Vauxhall College - Lecturer
  • University of Bradford - Lecturer
  • University of Bradford - Chair of Management Board

Publications

There are 26 publications involving or that are attributed to Professor Owen Greene. They are listed as:

  • book (2)
  • book chapter (11)
  • editorial (1)
  • peer reviewed journal (2)
  • published report (7)
  • reviews (2)
  • working paper (1)

Book

Professor Owen Greene has 2 publication(s) listed under book.
Title Year Publication name Journal Volume Pages Authors Editors ISSN Publisher DOI Location
Small arms, crime and conflict: global governance and the threat of armed violence 2012 Greene, Owen J.; Marsh, Nicholas
Small arms, crime and conflict: Global governance and the threat of armed violence 2013 1 - 304 Greene O.;Marsh N. 9780203806036 10.4324/9780203806036

Book Chapter

Professor Owen Greene has 11 publication(s) listed under book chapter.
Title Year Publication name Journal Volume Pages Authors Editors ISSN Publisher DOI Location
Democratic Governance and the Internationalisation of Security Policy: The Relevance of Parliaments 2004 Greene, Owen J.
The Scope and Implications of a Tracing Mechanism for Small Arms and Light Weapons. 2003 Greene, Owen J.; Schutz, F.
Conflict Prevention, Management and Reduction in Africa 2006 Buxton, Julia; Greene, Owen J.; Salonius-Pasternak, C.
Small arms research: Dynamics and emerging challenges 2014 Greene, Owen J.
Armed violence within societies 2013 Small Arms, Crime and Conflict: Global Governance and the Threat of Armed Violence Small Arms, Crime and Conflict: Global Governance and the Threat of Armed Violence 79 - 104 Greene O.;Marsh N. 9780203806036 10.4324/9780203806036
Conclusions and priorities for further research 2013 Small Arms, Crime and Conflict: Global Governance and the Threat of Armed Violence Small Arms, Crime and Conflict: Global Governance and the Threat of Armed Violence 248 - 262 Greene O.;Marsh N. 9780203806036 10.4324/9780203806036
Small arms research: Dynamics and emerging challenges 2013 Controlling Small Arms: Consolidation, Innovation and Relevance in Research and Policy Controlling Small Arms: Consolidation, Innovation and Relevance in Research and Policy 257 - 285 Greene O. 9780203725412 10.4324/9780203725412
Environmental regimes: Effectiveness and implementation review 2005 The Environment and International Relations The Environment and International Relations 210 - 229 Greene O. 9781134827794 10.4324/9780203995525
Arms, private militias and fragile state dynamics 2013 Small Arms, Crime and Conflict: Global Governance and the Threat of Armed Violence Small Arms, Crime and Conflict: Global Governance and the Threat of Armed Violence 138 - 159 Greene O.;Penetrante A. 9780203806036 10.4324/9780203806036
Governance and small arms and light weapons 2013 Small Arms, Crime and Conflict: Global Governance and the Threat of Armed Violence Small Arms, Crime and Conflict: Global Governance and the Threat of Armed Violence 163 - 182 Greene O.;Marsh N. 9780203806036 10.4324/9780203806036
Governance and control of SALW after armed conflicts 2013 Small Arms, Crime and Conflict: Global Governance and the Threat of Armed Violence Small Arms, Crime and Conflict: Global Governance and the Threat of Armed Violence 183 - 206 Bourne M.;Greene O. 9780203806036 10.4324/9780203806036

Editorial

Professor Owen Greene has 1 publication(s) listed under editorial.
Title Year Publication name Journal Volume Pages Authors Editors ISSN Publisher DOI Location
Introduction 2013 1 - 10 Greene O.;Marsh N. 9780203806036 10.4324/9780203806036

Peer Reviewed Journal

Professor Owen Greene has 2 publication(s) listed under peer reviewed journal.
Title Year Publication name Journal Volume Pages Authors Editors ISSN Publisher DOI Location
Integration and Co-ordination of DDR and SALW Control Programming: Issues, Experience and Priorities. Thematic Working Paper 3. 2008 Greene, Owen J.; Hiscock, D.; Flew, C.
The complex chemistry of the international ozone agreements 1995 Environment 37 16 - 35 Parson E.;Greene O. 0013-9157 10.1080/00139157.1995.9929219

Published Report

Professor Owen Greene has 7 publication(s) listed under published report.
Title Year Publication name Journal Volume Pages Authors Editors ISSN Publisher DOI Location
Report on the Implementation of UN Programme of Action on SALW; 3 volumes - 2003, 2005, 2006. 2006 Greene, Owen J.; Kirkham, E.; Bourne, Mike; Godnick, William H.
The Control of Air Transportation of Small Arms and Light Weapons and Munitions: A Comparative Study of National Systems Utilised in the European Union 2009 Greene, Owen J.
Conflict Analysis of Liberia, and Analysis of Issues and Implications for Future Swedish Development Co-operation 2015 Greene, Owen J.; Berts, H.; Njeri, Sarah
Conflict Minerals in the DRC and Great Lakes Region 2015 Greene, Owen J.; Quick, I.
Human Security in Mali 2015 Greene, Owen J.
Examining Resilience Related Initiatives and Programmes in the Horn of Africa 2015 Greene, Owen J.; Svensson, N.; Midgely, T.; Auma, E.
Advice on Portfolio Development in the Eastern Partnership region and Russia: implications of Ukraine conflicts 2015 Greene, Owen J.; Morris, K.; Paasiaro, M.

Reviews

Professor Owen Greene has 2 publication(s) listed under reviews.
Title Year Publication name Journal Volume Pages Authors Editors ISSN Publisher DOI Location
Nuclear Winter: Uncertainties, Scientific Consensus, and the SCOPE-ENUWAR Report 1987 Medicine and war 3 161 - 170 Greene O. 0748-8009 10.1080/07488008708408756
International Environmental Regimes: Verification and Implementation Review 1993 Environmental Politics 2 156 - 173 Greene O. 0964-4016 10.1080/09644019308414107

Working Paper

Professor Owen Greene has 1 publication(s) listed under working paper.
Title Year Publication name Journal Volume Pages Authors Editors ISSN Publisher DOI Location
Linking and Co-ordinating DDR and SSR for Human Security after Conflict: Issues, Experience and Priorities. Thematic Working Paper 2. 2008 Greene, Owen J.; Rynn, Simon