Alina Rocha Menocal is a principal research fellow in politics and governance at ODI, a leading think tank on global affairs based in London.
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Published in: Home: OpinionThe Elections Bill is about undermining democracy, not shoring it up
The Johnson government’s proposed Bill would give vast, untrammelled power to the government of the day
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Published in: openDemocracyUK: OpinionInternational aid is crucial to the UK’s ‘Global Britain’ ambitions
The UK wants to be a ‘soft power superpower’, but its aid cuts threaten to undermine the tools and partnerships that...
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Published in: HomeCan democracy alone deliver prosperity and stability?
Democracy worldwide faces deep challenges. But good ideas can help overcome them.
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Published in: openDemocracyUKBrexit: the cost of bad governance
The European Union referendum exposes routine failures in Britain's exclusive and personalised ruling system.
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Published in: HomeBreaking new ground in parliamentary strengthening
Are issues-based approaches sufficient? What would a more politically smart, politically informed parliamentary...
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Published in: HomeThe inclusiveness test: making change work
The key challenge of development until 2040 is learning how to close the gap between ideals and actual progress.