On writing…
Sometimes I get the odd question why do you write? Which usually triggers an awkward reaction of responding… I don’t know? Or I just got used to doing it… Which are not entirely true,...
Governance in practice Blog
It’s finally here! Doing what you love!
Hi guys, So if you have been following this blog for a while you would know that I was writing a book! And that it hasn’t been all that easy, especially in the...
Let’s make it count
In the midst of two major discussions on how development will be shaped in the coming years- the International Conference on Population and Development Beyond 2014 and the post-2015 development agenda – it is paramount...
New chapters…
As you know, I’m writing a book on the International Development market and how to figure things out as a Humanities/Social Science student. Things are going well and I wrote the book itself sooner...
Newsletter #3 – Figuring out what a job means
Let’s try to place ourselves in some bigger contexts, so within humanitarian and development work, you can be placed within three major areas: RELIEF WORK Also known as humanitarian assistance or emergency. Relief...
Is Development work for you?
Before you start getting invested in this process, you should seriously question: is development work for me? I’m not trying to crush your dreams here; I’m trying to make you think on...
Want to build career in international development? Don’t reach for the UN
I have started doing university lectures and helping students who want to work in “international development.” One of the questions I get the most is: How do I get an internship at the United...
Newsletter #1 – Welcome to the club!
If you are getting this newsletter, you sign up for jobs in International Development (if not, I hate to break to you, someone did…), welcome! This first message is an introduction to myself, to...
The Habits of the World’s Smartest people
As usual, I’m working on several projects at once, but I’m also working a lot with people on how to reach their goals. I saw this infographic and I though it was really interesting…...
What is “the project”?
For most people that come to my page lately have become intrigued with the ebook tab that suddenly appeared. What’s going on? I am now discussing with my two Universities (yes, again the UK-Brazil...
