Welcome to Governance Uncovered, your ultimate resource for understanding the intricacies of governance, state and non-state actors, and local development dynamics. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about political science, this podcast is your gateway to learning from the best experts in the field. Join us as we delve into how governance shapes societies, influences political decisions, and drives local progress.
Governance is the overall complex system or framework of processes, functions, structures, rules, laws, and norms borne out of the relationships, interactions, power dynamics, and communication within an organized group. Our episodes break down these elements to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how governance affects every aspect of our lives.
Tune in to Governance Uncovered for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses that will broaden your perspective on governance and empower you to become more informed and engaged in political discourse.
This podcast is brought to you by the Governance and Local Development Institute, supported by the Swedish Research Council.
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Welcome to Governance Uncovered, your ultimate resource for understanding the intricacies of governance, state and non-state actors, and local development dynamics. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about political science, this podcast is your gateway to learning from the best experts in the field. Join us as we delve into how governance shapes societies, influences political decisions, and drives local progress.
Governance is the overall complex system or framework of processes, functions, structures, rules, laws, and norms borne out of the relationships, interactions, power dynamics, and communication within an organized group. Our episodes break down these elements to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how governance affects every aspect of our lives.
Tune in to Governance Uncovered for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses that will broaden your perspective on governance and empower you to become more informed and engaged in political discourse.
This podcast is brought to you by the Governance and Local Development Institute, supported by the Swedish Research Council.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Governance Uncovered is brought to you by the Governance and Local Development Institute at the University of Gothenburg, and supported by the Swedish Research Council.
In this episode, we discuss some of the research behind the new book Decentralization, Local Governance, and Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa, edited by Kristen Kao and Ellen Lust, and supported by the Hicham Alaoui Foundation. Joining us are three contributing authors who explore critical aspects of decentralization in the MENA region.
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Book: Kao, K., & Lust, E. (2025). "Decentralization, Local Governance, and Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa." University of Michigan Press. Get Open Access here!
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