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Post-election priorities
I have, in recent columns, discussed the intrinsic value of freedom and democracy and potential reforms of the electoral…
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Why elections, electoral systems matter
A new round of elections inevitably promises an opportunity to further strengthen civil and political freedoms, ensure greater accountability of powerholders…
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Malawi’s democratic dividend
Recent reports by Freedom House indicate that there has been a decline in global freedom for the 13th consecutive year.…
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Malawi’s Democratic Dividend
Recent reports by Freedom House indicate that there has been a decline in global freedom for the 13th consecutive year. When confronted…
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Democracy and freedom
Most people believe that there is an intimate relationship between ‘democracy’ and ‘freedom’. Indeed, it is largely assumed that democracy…
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Soft power and its benefits
In the past few decades, many African countries have engaged in so-called South-South Cooperation (SSC) with major powers like China…
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The business of sustainable development
Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda and its accompanying 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over three and a half…
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Why do reforms fail?
At an event convened in Oslo,Norway last week, I had the opportunity of discussing issues related to capacity building with…
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The power of an idea
This weekend, I finally got to watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, the Netflix feature film based on William…
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Great coffee from Malawi
Like millions of people all over the world, I love coffee. And after numerous visits to Malawi over the past…
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Great coffee from Malawi
Like millions of people all over the world, I love coffee. And after numerous visits to Malawi over the past…
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Is overpopulation a problem?
There are growing concerns among Malawians regarding the country’s fast-growing population—soon expected to surpass 18 million. The typical complaint is…
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Ethiopia’s unexpected turnaround
A little over a decade ago, I was in Addis Ababa studying legal empowerment and speaking to a well-known human rights…
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On leadership
There is considerable debate in academic and policy circles on the type of leadership and managerial capacities required for overall…
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The resilience of India’s democracy
I have been travelling in India for the past week. Although it faces numerous challenges – a huge population, rising…
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The fight against HIV/Aids
A most interesting success story in the realm of health comes from Uganda, which in 1982 was the first African…
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Lessons from global poverty reduction
At the start of the New Year, I was giving a set of talks in Beijing on poverty, foreign aid…
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