03
Oct
We Have to Rethink Human Rights, Part 1
How would you react if I told you that 'universal human rights' are not actually universal at all,
4 min read
China
07
Aug
Titbits and Snippets 3. Modernising on Our Own Terms
It sticks in my mind. The AU official who asked me whether "Made in Africa Evaluation" (MAE) might
4 min read
19
Mar
Eight Reasons for Hope and Optimism. And why we need to seize this moment.
(Note: Some key resources for this post can be found in the links at the end.)
Despite Trump's
12 min read
19
Mar
Seven Reasons for Outrage. And why anger is not the answer.
In our hyperconnected world it is hard to escape bad news. It is easy to get distressed or angry, yet
14 min read
30
Apr
Learning from China’s Transformation, Part 6. Co-evolution - a ‘first principle’.
Yuen Yuen Ang's study of China's exceptional escape from its poverty trap in just 3-4 decades
5 min read
26
Apr
China's Transformation, Part 5. Directed improvisation
**8 min read**
This series of blog posts highlights lessons from one of the greatest transformative development success stories ever.
8 min read
22
Apr
China's Transformation, Part 4. Dominant narratives, alternative perspectives
**10 min read**
We need fresh narratives about how the world works, and why, and what to do to solve
6 min read
18
Apr
China's Transformation, Part 3. Seeing through others' eyes
**5 min read**
Some years ago I was on an evaluation assignment in the Mekong region, dealing with labour issues.
3 min read
16
Apr
China's Transformation, Part 2. Towards an ecological civilisation
**10 min read**
As evaluators we cannot afford to get caught up in narratives - usually devoid of nuance -
7 min read
14
Apr
China's transformation, Part 1. Why learn from China?
Evaluators have an imperative to learn from success. Today we are fortunate: Those of us working in development or evaluation
6 min read