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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. 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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 31 January 2023 Celebrating World Case Teaching Day with the first digital case study from the Case Centre Using new technologies to bring theories to life in the public policy classroom Oenone Kubie Case Centre on Public Leadership
Blog 30 January 2023 Jacinda Ardern: The legacy of a leader in New Zealand and beyond What is next for New Zealand following the resignation of Jacinda Ardern? MPP student Anne Lim examines Ardern's influence at home and abroad and the challenges facing the country's new Prime Minister. Anne Lim Democracy and politics New Zealand
Blog 24 January 2023 Climate and legitimacy: Who is right in the Anthropocene? Following the arrest of Greta Thunberg at a climate protest in Germany, MPP student Baudouin De Hemptinne asks if the climate crisis is forcing us to reimagine the legitimacy of actions by both state actors and protestors. Baudouin de Hemptinne Climate and environment Europe
Blog 04 January 2023 The brain drain of healthcare professionals in Nigeria: The buck stops with government Nigeria's health sector faces an exodus of skilled workers. Adebisi Adenipekun makes recommendations to address the push and pull factors leading Nigerian healthcare professionals to emigrate abroad. Adebisi Adenipekun Health Nigeria
Blog 15 December 2022 Collaborating to solve society’s big issues – a new case study on tackling undernutrition in Ethiopia Bringing the challenges and opportunities of public sector collaboration to the classroom. Oenone Kubie Case Centre on Public Leadership Lemann Foundation Programme at Oxford ... Ethiopia
Blog 15 November 2022 How one Chinese local government deals with the effect of COVID-19 policy on the economy: the case of Yibin How has China, one of the countries with the strictest COVID-19 prevention policies, balanced pandemic prevention and control with economic development? The city of Yibin in Sichuan province provides an interesting example. Yunliang Lei COVID-19 COVID-19 Government Response Tracker ... China
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
