Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

Informal Local Governance Institutions: What They Do and Why They Matter

There is growing scholarly and policy awareness of the fact that public authority is rarely exercised only by the state. In fact, a host of actors and institutions – some … Continue reading

Saturday, 14 May 2016 · Leave a comment

Climate Injustice and Cities

Originally posted on UGEC Viewpoints:
Peter Marcotullio Hunter College – City University of New York, USA Climate injustice refers to the uneven contribution to and effects of climate change. It…

Thursday, 5 May 2016 · Leave a comment

Responsible open data: an oxymoron? Discuss!

Originally posted on Wait… What?:
At our April 5th Salon in Washington, DC we had the opportunity to take a closer look at open data and privacy and discuss the…

Monday, 18 April 2016 · Leave a comment

The difference between observing and measuring the City

Originally posted on citiesaregoodforyou:
One way to divide up the sheep and goats of the Urbanist community is to divide them up between those who learnt the city by observation,…

Sunday, 17 April 2016 · Leave a comment

What is to be Done with the Banks? Radical Proposals for Radical Changes

Socialising the banking and insurance sector must be part of a much broader program of further measures which would trigger the adoption of a transition to a new, post-capitalist and … Continue reading

Thursday, 14 April 2016 · Leave a comment

Using political economy analysis in conflict, security and justice programmes

This guidance note provides a framework for implementers of conflict, security and justice programmes to conduct political economy analysis (PEA) at the design or inception phase to ensure a deep … Continue reading

Tuesday, 5 April 2016 · Leave a comment

The informal as the “city” in urban Africa: Experiences from Kampala

Originally posted on UGEC Viewpoints:
Shuaib Lwasa Makerere University, Uganda Cities in developing countries have grappled with spatial planning, infrastructure, housing and, more recently, fragmented and “runaway” development. Spatial plans…

Tuesday, 5 April 2016 · Leave a comment

Thinking and Working Politically: From Theory Building to Building an Evidence Base

This paper discusses the steps required to build a robust evidence base for ‘thinking and working politically’ (TWP) in development. It argues that better understanding what works, when and why … Continue reading

Friday, 25 March 2016 · Leave a comment

Governance Data: Who Uses It and Why

Numerous organizations, including members of the Governance Data Alliance, collect and analyze data on the different dimensions of governance to help shape policy reforms and ultimately improve economic, human, and … Continue reading

Friday, 11 March 2016 · Leave a comment