Conflicts are not only national or transnational, but above all local. This means that simply considering the international or national perspective in mission mandates will never be enough; policies have to be translated into concrete workable programmes at community level. So how can peacekeeping missions contribute to sustainable resolutions and prevent conflicts from reoccurring?...
While corruption may be rampant across the world it is not always visible. Asking people about their perceptions of corruption in local governance poses a similar problem, as they may not be willing to give their true opinions of local leaders. However, if corruption is as common and costly as people suggest, we clearly need better evidence on how much corruption there is, and how it affects the lives of poor people. This blog and interview are based on a recent paper that digs deeper into this ...