Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Samuel Kofi Woods, II discusses the importance of consultations when deciding to enter government and while serving as a Minister. He highlights successful strategies he used as Minister to push for reforms and remain accountable to the citizens. He joined the Liberian government in 2006 as…

Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Srdjan Darmanovic discusses how civil society provided him with the tools for diplomacy when working in government. He discusses the value in building and maintaining relationships while in government. Srdjan is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration in Montenegro and the former Ambassador…

Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Olesea Stamate discusses how she used skills she developed in civil society to support her work as Minister of Justice and how she built a strong team and worked with government colleagues to make change. Olesea is a lawyer and politician who held the position of…

Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Sarkawt Shamsulddin discusses why he decided to join government, the individuals he consulted during the decision-making process, and how he engages with his constituents. Sarkawt is a member of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, elected in 2018. Prior to joining government, Sarkawt was a journalist and…