Prizes for local government: Latin America or England?

Andrew Nickson is Honorary Reader in Public Management and Latin American Studies in IDD, with 30 years’ experience of teaching, research and consultancy on public administration reform, local governance, decentralization and urban water supply. He has particular interests in Sierra Leone, Nepal and Paraguay, countries where he has had long-term work assignments. Last week I was … Continue reading “Prizes for local government: Latin America or England?”

Why the UK doesn’t mind if aid boosts military spending

Jonathan Fisher is a lecturer in IDD. His research is focused on the place and agency of African states in the international system, particularly in the realm of security and conflict. Within this he is interested in the role played by African governments in shaping how they are perceived and engaged with by Western actors. … Continue reading “Why the UK doesn’t mind if aid boosts military spending”