Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

Global Urban Policy: A Framework for Analyzing State and Society

Cities are active policy innovators of global importance, whether responding to climate change, migration, poverty, or health disparities, or aiming to generate growth. Since cities adapt to the needs and … Continue reading

Thursday, 2 April 2026 · Leave a comment

Decentralised Governance: Crafting Effective Democracies Around the World

This volume brings together a new generation of political economy studies that explore what factors can contribute to creating better local government, and to what effect, blending theoretical insights with … Continue reading

Sunday, 17 September 2023 · Leave a comment

Trashing democracy in Bogotá

The career of Gustavo Petro, mayor of Bogotá, is on the line after allegations that he mismanaged the city’s waste collection contracts. While global media is focused on the implications … Continue reading

Friday, 24 January 2014 · Leave a comment