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Two fallacies constrain learning across countries.
To go beyond this polarity, Bob has developed convenings as a way to stimulate learning and problem solving. From outside come data, models, and case studies of success. From inside come local knowledge and problem solving. The result: olutions that would not have happened otherwise. “What Will Work Here: Inferences from Evaluations in Complex Ecologies.”
Ian Clark provides a summary:: http://www.atlas101.ca/pm/concepts/klitgaards-policy-analysis-and-evaluation-version-2-0/
The crucial issues facing regions, countries, and the world cannot be solved by governments acting alone or by privatization. Instead, government, business, and civil society must work together to create new strategies, forge new methods of implementation, and evaluate together what works where.
Fortunately, success stories provide inspiration. And economic principles help: who is best at what, and how can information and incentives be aligned across different kinds of institutions?
“Designing and Implementing a Technology-Driven Public-Private Partnership.” and in Bold and Humble (details under Books).
Bob brings three pieces of news to practitioners fighting corruption.
Some of his phrases have become commonplace. Corruption is the misuse of public office for private gain. Fry big fish. Corruption equals monopoly plus discretion minus accountability.
This 7-minute video (one in English, one in Spanish) shows how his model is used to organize practical anti-corruption efforts.
His work was used in China after President Xi took power to guide the anti-corruption strategy (http://roll.sohu.com/20130324/n370042755.shtml; https://www.theglobalist.com/chinas-battle-against-corruption-gets-serious/). However, his personal involvement in China, in workshops in Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, conveyed the message of less repression and more learning from successes within China (https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2051133/china-should-champion-its-anti-corruption-success-stories).
The Culture and Development Manifesto shows how to take account of cultural diversity in economic and political development, with inspiring examples from around the world. Details under Books.. Here is the concluding chapter: “Rethinking Culture and Development”.
A conversation on the book: https://youtu.be/arHUcnGUhUI
Ian Clark provides an overview for public policy people: http://www.atlas101.ca/pm/concepts/klitgaards-culture-and-development-manifesto/
Climate and geography have had deep influences on cultures and genes, which in turn have legacy effects on governance and economic growth today. Exploring these deep roots does not lead to fatalism. Instead, it helps us to tailor policies to take advantage of what we do best.
“Geography, Climate, and Genes in Development Studies.”
“Genetic Adaptation to Historical Pathogen Burdens.”
Find your own inspiration in Prevail: How to Face Upheavals and Make Big Choices with the Help of Heroes -- also available as an audiobook. Details under Books.
Ian Clark applies Prevail to public policy and management here http://www.atlas101.ca/pm/concepts/klitgaards-framework-for-prevailing/ and here http://www.atlas101.ca/pm/concepts/klitgaards-insights-on-big-insights/