Modernising on our own terms
This post reflects on what it truly means to modernise development, and flourish on our own terms in the Global South – honouring heritage while embracing innovation, without imitating Western models.
Words have Weight
Why do we still tolerate the terminology of ‘Developed’ and ‘Developing’ countries? Words create images and dominant narratives that insidiously shape how we think. A brief reflection on how language reinforces power imbalances in global development.
The Zoo of Future Risks
Part of a series of thought morsels. This one is fun but also sobering – a look at the colourful menagerie of animal metaphors we use for the risks shaping our future, from black swans to grey rhinos to dragon kings.
Snippet: How data visualisation can mislead
We live in an era of 'big data' and 'big information'. We work in an increasingly
Evaluation shelfies
A while ago Michael Quinn Patton urged us in one of our Young and Emerging Evaluator posts to share the
Evaluators in Davos
There are no evaluators this week in Davos. We are clearly not among the most powerful in the world. Yet
Global risks
As the powerful gather in Davos this week, it is a good time to reflect on the WEF's
