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Elizabeth Osei, Master of Public Policy student and community development expert, explores the complex relationship between democratic ideals and effective governance in Africa, drawing on recent developments in Burkina Faso. Elizabeth Dansoa Osei Democracy and politics Africa Blog 22 May 2025 In Memory of Joseph S Nye Melita Leousi, a DPhil in Public Policy (2015) student at the Blavatnik School of Government and Nuffield College, University of Oxford, writes following the passing of Joe Nye. Melita Leousi Latest articles CategoryBusiness and capitalismforCase Centre on Public LeadershipClimate and environmentCOVID-19Democracy and politicsDevelopmentDigital, Cyber and AIEconomyEducationGlobal cooperationGlobal securityHealthHuman behaviourInclusionIntegrityLawPublic sectorStudentsThe SchoolTrade Latest Blog 25 November 2021 Should we feel hopeful after COP26? 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Ciaran Martin Digital, Cyber and AI Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy Blog 07 June 2024 Navigating the cyber frontier: trends and challenges Brian Kot, an MPhil in International Relations, highlights four broad themes critical for policymakers as they navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Brian Kot Digital, Cyber and AI Blog 06 November 2023 Optimists, doomers and securo-pragmatists: Reflections on the UK’s AI safety summit For all the carping, the Prime Minister’s Bletchley Park jamboree moved the world forward on AI safety. Ciaran Martin Digital, Cyber and AI Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy Blog 04 October 2023 Charting the path to global AI governance: potential and ethics Paola Galvez Callirgos (MPP 2022) sets out her vision for the effective global governance of Artificial Intelligence. Paola Galvez Callirgos Digital, Cyber and AI Law Focus on: Climate crisis More on climate Blog 19 May 2025 Europe at a crossroads: The quiet retreat from sustainability Eric Ehigie Master of Public Policy student and George Moore scholar, explores the recent rollback of sustainability regulation in the European Union and what it reveals about the EU’s shifting priorities. Eric Ehigie Climate and environment Europe Blog 17 December 2024 Climate change needs everyone's attention. Here's what the Blavatnik School did in 2024. Billions felt the direct effects of a warming planet during the year. Inside the School, work on climate continued to grow. Ruth Collier Climate and environment Blog 21 November 2024 Climate finance and embracing renewables: Azerbaijan’s role at COP29 MPP student Shabnam Taghiyeva, a lawyer from Azerbaijan with a bachelor’s degree in political administration, reflects on Azerbaijan’s dual role at COP29: as an advocate for climate finance and as a nation demonstrating its commitment to renewable energy progress. Shabnam Taghiyeva Climate and environment Azerbaijan Blog 09 October 2024 Climate policy through the MPP MPP student Steph Barker shares advice on carving out a focus on climate and environmental policy during the MPP. Steph Barker The School Climate and environment
Blog 25 February 2025 Europe has a competitiveness problem. But it’s not what you think. European policymakers are hyper fixated on competing with the US on technology, but they miss a fundamental aspect of winning the innovation race: technology adoption. Blavatnik School alum and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Future Generations Leonardo Quattrucci and Sciences Po’s Beatriz Botero Arcila outline the good news for Europe in the age of AI. Leonardo Quattrucci Beatriz Botero Arcila
Blog 09 May 2025 Democracy or delivery: what does Africa need? Elizabeth Osei, Master of Public Policy student and community development expert, explores the complex relationship between democratic ideals and effective governance in Africa, drawing on recent developments in Burkina Faso. Elizabeth Dansoa Osei Democracy and politics Africa
Blog 22 May 2025 In Memory of Joseph S Nye Melita Leousi, a DPhil in Public Policy (2015) student at the Blavatnik School of Government and Nuffield College, University of Oxford, writes following the passing of Joe Nye. Melita Leousi
Blog 25 November 2021 Should we feel hopeful after COP26? As extreme weather plagues his home region of British Columbia, MPP student Evan Guy reflects upon the successes and shortcomings of COP26 Evan Guy Climate and environment
Blog 25 November 2021 How can bureaucracies overcome political challenges? Politics and political figures have the potential to disrupt bureaucracies and therefore, service delivery. Guillermo Toral explores ideas for mitigating these challenges with Joao Caleiro João Pedro Caleiro Guillermo Toral Public sector Lemann Foundation Programme at Oxford ... Brazil
Blog 24 November 2021 The new MSc in Public Policy: tips for submitting your short research proposal The new MSc in Public Policy Research requires applicants to submit a short research proposal. Hear from MSc Course Director, Professor Peter Kemp, about how to tackle the challenge. Peter Kemp Ruth Anderson The School
Blog 19 November 2021 Confronting corruption and driving institutional change: a new case study featuring an MPP alumna The Case Centre on Public Leadership has published the School’s first case study that features a former MPP student, Soledad Núñez. Oenone Kubie The School Integrity ... Case Centre on Public Leadership Lemann Foundation Programme at Oxford
Blog 11 November 2021 Exploring the implications of the digitalisation of government To achieve successful digitalisation of government, legal and regulatory frameworks must exist alongside institutions with autonomy and capacity, as well as a culture of data protection in both private and public organisations says Beatriz Kira. Beatriz Kira João Pedro Caleiro Digital, Cyber and AI Lemann Foundation Programme at Oxford ... Brazil
Blog 10 November 2021 Using comparative methods to improve education policy implementation in Brazil and beyond What methods can be used to evaluate and improve the delivery of education policy? We talk to postdoctoral researcher Filipe Recch of the Lemann Foundation Programme at Oxford. João Pedro Caleiro Filipe Recch Public sector Lemann Foundation Programme at Oxford ... Brazil
Blog 09 June 2025 The Digital Security Equilibrium – does it hold under AI? Cyberspace has been full of harm, but despite predictions, the much-predicted global catastrophes have failed to materialise. Does this uneasy balance hold as AI-based technology rapidly advances? Ciaran Martin Digital, Cyber and AI Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy
Blog 07 June 2024 Navigating the cyber frontier: trends and challenges Brian Kot, an MPhil in International Relations, highlights four broad themes critical for policymakers as they navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Brian Kot Digital, Cyber and AI
Blog 06 November 2023 Optimists, doomers and securo-pragmatists: Reflections on the UK’s AI safety summit For all the carping, the Prime Minister’s Bletchley Park jamboree moved the world forward on AI safety. Ciaran Martin Digital, Cyber and AI Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy
Blog 04 October 2023 Charting the path to global AI governance: potential and ethics Paola Galvez Callirgos (MPP 2022) sets out her vision for the effective global governance of Artificial Intelligence. Paola Galvez Callirgos Digital, Cyber and AI Law
Blog 19 May 2025 Europe at a crossroads: The quiet retreat from sustainability Eric Ehigie Master of Public Policy student and George Moore scholar, explores the recent rollback of sustainability regulation in the European Union and what it reveals about the EU’s shifting priorities. Eric Ehigie Climate and environment Europe
Blog 17 December 2024 Climate change needs everyone's attention. Here's what the Blavatnik School did in 2024. Billions felt the direct effects of a warming planet during the year. Inside the School, work on climate continued to grow. Ruth Collier Climate and environment
Blog 21 November 2024 Climate finance and embracing renewables: Azerbaijan’s role at COP29 MPP student Shabnam Taghiyeva, a lawyer from Azerbaijan with a bachelor’s degree in political administration, reflects on Azerbaijan’s dual role at COP29: as an advocate for climate finance and as a nation demonstrating its commitment to renewable energy progress. Shabnam Taghiyeva Climate and environment Azerbaijan
Blog 09 October 2024 Climate policy through the MPP MPP student Steph Barker shares advice on carving out a focus on climate and environmental policy during the MPP. Steph Barker The School Climate and environment
