Paul Smoke is the Acting Director at New York University’s Center on International Cooperation (CIC).
Professor Smoke, a globally recognized expert in applied public finance and governance with a particular focus on decentralization and intergovernmental relations, has a distinguished career spanning academia, policy, and advisory roles. His research and public service engagement centers on the design, strategic implementation, and assessment of institutional, fiscal, and governance reforms, particularly at the intergovernmental and subnational/urban levels.
Professor Smoke has collaborated extensively with international development agencies, financial institutions, and government ministries worldwide. As a Professor of Public Finance and Planning at NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, he teaches graduate courses on institutions and governance, decentralized development planning, subnational finance, and international development assistance. His expertise and leadership will guide CIC during this pivotal transition.