Opinion & analysis
Opinion & analysis
18-05-2020
Solving the Corona crisis: Respect for democracy is the key
Respect for every individual, for human rights and for democracy is not something that can…
Opinion & analysis
29-01-2020
A democratic revival
As part of our Democracy Special, developed in cooperation with Dutch development magazine Vice Versa,…
Opinion & analysis
25-06-2019
Is modern politics really that modern?
Thijs Berman, Executive Director of NIMD. Over the last century, we have seen several waves…
Opinion & analysis
25-02-2019
What makes a country programme effective?
Self-reflection is essential for any project's success. Without it, you risk working yourself into a…
Opinion & analysis
02-10-2018
International Day of Non-Violence: Why we must end violence against women politicians
Today the development community marks the International Day of Non-Violence. Sharing the date with the…
Opinion & analysis
23-07-2018
Politics can fix the broken aid system, but needs fixing first
By Simone Filippini and Anthony Smith* On 16 July, fifteen leading economists argued in The Guardian…