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: openDemocracyUK: OpinionInternational aid is crucial to the UK’s ‘Global Britain’ ambitionsThe 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 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...
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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...