Governance Uncovered: Local Politics and Development

About Governance Uncovered: Local Politics and Development

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 (gld.gu.se/en), supported by the Swedish Research Council. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

GLD

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Oct 2018

Latest episode

27 May 2026

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 May 2026

   Pathbreaking Women in Comparative Politics: Pearl Robinson on Collaboration and Community in Research and Policymaking

   This episode is the second half of our interview with Professor Pearl Robinson of Tufts University, conducted as part of our series featuring interviews with pioneering women in political science. Pearl Robinson is a trailblazing scholar of African Politics, former president of the African Studies Association, and an advocate for amplifying voices of African descent in the academy. Anna Mwaba, assistant professor of government at Smith College, and Tumi Makgetla, senior lecturer in political studies at the University of Cape Town, continue their interview with her, diving into how she bridged policy and academic work and her leadership roles. This episode was made in collaboration with Kate Baldwin at Yale University, supported by the Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning and Flematu Fofana, and funded by the Swedish Research Council and the American Political Science Association's Comparative Politics Section. You can find additional interview materials and texts here (bit.ly/GU75_Materials). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   12 May 2026

   Pathbreaking Women in Comparative Politics: Evelyne Huber on Personal and Political Transitions

   Professor Evelyne Huber of UNC Chapel Hill shares her insights on personal and political transitions in this interview with Caitlin Andrews-Lee and Matías Tarillo.

3. 

   3 Mar 2026

   Pathbreaking Women in Comparative Politics: VPearl Robinson on Embracing the Unexpected and Crossing Continents

   Tufts Professor Pearl Robinson shares her unexpected journey in comparative politics with hosts Anna Mwaba and Tumi Makgetla, revealing wisdom gained from a career spanning continents and academic leadership.

Who has been a guest on Governance Uncovered: Local Politics and Development

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Evelyne Huber
• Pearl Robinson
• Valerie Bunce

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

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Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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