Stray Thoughts

Short pieces. Something I read, something I noticed, something that made me laugh or stopped me short. No argument to defend, no conclusion to reach; sometimes just the thing itself.

Arendalsuka: Democracy in 2,000 sessions, 180 venues, 5 days, 190,000 participants ...

Stray Thoughts

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A beautiful Norwegian coastal town transforms into a giant open-air democracy festival. What Arendalsuka reveals about the power of inclusive, place-based democratic engagement – and what evaluation professionals can learn from it.

Words have Weight

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Why do we still tolerate the terminology of ‘Developed’ and ‘Developing’ countries? Words create images and dominant narratives that insidiously shape how we think. A brief reflection on how language reinforces power imbalances in global development.