How to read this blog

You should read it every day. No, seriously. Every day. I point the way to a lot of interesting things, some of which have obvious connections to international development and some of which don’t. If you read this blog long enough, it should, I hope, give you by reading (and more importantly me by writing)… Read More »

Innovation

I adore #14 from this list: “Don’t even look at your own industry for ideas – look everywhere else. If you take it from your own industry, you’re a copycat. If you go to a different industry, they’ll tell you how they did it – and you’re the innovator in your industry.” I try to… Read More »

About this Blog

You should not seek change lightly. International development programs should be efficient, effective, and evidence based. They should be implemented by professionals who know what they are doing. They are not easy to run. They are genuine, difficult work, done to make this world a better place to be. International assistance deserves and requires serious… Read More »