Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

A critical analysis of EU-funded eParticipation

Pedro Prieto-Martín – We assess the field’s practical and theoretical achievements and limitations, and corroborate that the progress of eParticipation in the last decade has not been completely satisfactory in … Continue reading

Thursday, 30 May 2013 · Leave a comment

Access Denied – Land Rights and Ethnic Conflict in Burma

The reform process in Burma/Myanmar by the quasi-civilian government of President Thein Sein has raised hopes that a long overdue solution can be found to more than 60 years of … Continue reading

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 · Leave a comment

Evictions and Resistance in Cambodia: Five women tell their stories

In 2011, Natalie Bugalski coordinated and authored a publication for Amnesty International called Evictions and Resistance in Cambodia: Five women tell their stories. Through poignant and beautiful photos by Todd Brown … Continue reading

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 · Leave a comment

The Technical is Political

Daniel Harris et al – This brief explains why and how technical characteristics of particular sectors influence the incentives for politicians, service providers and service users, and the relationships between these … Continue reading

Thursday, 9 May 2013 · Leave a comment

Reconstituting Governance

David Sasaki – Citizens feel disenfranchised from the political system because participation still favors the wealthy and powerful. However, there is another, equally important issue, which is the scale of governance. … Continue reading

Wednesday, 8 May 2013 · Leave a comment