About the Author

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Dr. Zheng Xie has more than 10 years of experience conducting sociological research in public health in China. She also works in Nigeria and Kenya for global health research. As a lecturer at Peking University, Dr. Xie has focused her research on health system and organizational sociology. Dr. Xie teaches undergraduate and graduate students in organizational behavior and research methods, drawing upon her extensive theoretical training and practical experience in this area. She has consulted for China MoH, WHO, UNAIDS, UK DFID, AUSAID and other organisations. Currently Dr. Xie acts as a member of the WHO's Working Group on governance reform.