A Surge in Behaviouralism This is a series of blog posts of approximately 500 words to discuss various debates and issues around Behavioural Public Policy and policy mixes. It’s based on this forthcoming article. The project on behavioural public policy, that is a field of policy interventions “directly inspired by, and designed on, the principles …
Working with good MA and Ph.D. students is what I enjoy most in my work. Lecturing and discussions are also very nice, but nothing can beat coaching, mentoring and helping others achieve their professional/personal goals rooted in curiosity. Of course, when my curiosity is combined with theirs, it becomes even more energizing.
SP001 – Water Governance and the Rise of Global Hydro-hubs as Developmental Actors Convened by Farhad Mukhtarov (Institute of Social Studies (ISS) The Hague), Corinne Ong Pei Pei (National University of Singapore), Des Gasper (Institute of Social Studies (ISS) The Hague). See the video introduction below.
This post presents findings from our latest article published in International Journal of Water Resources Development. Introducing Water Diplomacy “An old cliché about who the Dutch really are – a mix of merchants and [religious] ministers — applies to foreign policy as well” (Lechner 2008: 247) Water conflicts loom large in the present world. Think …
Call for Project Proposals Merchandising Water Expertise in the Times of Climate Crisis: “Disaster Capitalism” or Markets for Resilience? This is a call for project proposals to jointly apply for a Marie Curie Fellowship with Erasmus University Rotterdam as a host (working with dr. Farhad Mukhtarov at International Institute of Social Studies in The Hague). …