Alina Rocha Menocal is a senior research fellow in the politics and governance programme at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in London
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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 governanceThe 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 strengtheningAre issues-based approaches sufficient? What would a more politically smart, politically informed parliamentary strengthening program look like? A reply to Susan Dodsworth.
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Published in: HomeThe inclusiveness test: making change workThe key challenge of development until 2040 is learning how to close the gap between ideals and actual progress.
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Published in: HomeEgypt's transition: the democratic tests
The vigorous protests in Tahrir Square against Egypt's interim military rulers express the serious concerns of many Egyptians over the process of post-authoritarian change. Alina Rocha Menocal maps the problems of democratic transition and suggests how they can be overcome.
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Published in: HomeDemocracy and development: towards Busan
The capacity of new or fragile democratic regimes to deliver development is being closely debated as international agencies prepare for a landmark summit in South Korea. The core issue at stake is presented by Alina Rocha Menocal.