Resources
Building a Team to Fight Corruption in Ukraine
Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Olena Sotnik discussed the importance of having goals and understanding the skills to build a team to succeed. She highlighted qualities she looked for, in order to fight corruption and build a better future in Ukraine.
Adapting and Adjusting While Pushing for Reform: A Colombian Story
Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Gina Romero discusses why she decided to enter government, seeing the first real opportunity to make change in government. She discussed balancing the slow pace of reform, working with others in government, and adjusting to government
Building a Better Life for the People in Argentina
Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Micaela Hierro Dori discusses her time in government at a local level in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She discusses how she made the decision to enter government. She highlights efforts to fight against corruption and working
The Power of Local Governance in Ecuador and Beyond
Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Daniela Chacón Arias discusses the benefits to entering local government. She highlights how she overcame obstacles to enact changes at the local level. She also discusses how she managed to build trust between the government
Changing Roles and Perceptions in Armenia
Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Armen Grigoryan discusses how he had to change perceptions when he entered government. While he never expected to enter government, the opportunity rose after protests. He mentions the difference in breadth of responsibilities that he feels
Malaysian Coalition Politics and Advancing Reform
Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Sivarasa Rasiah discusses how he decided to join government, including by creating a coalition. He discussed how policy changes were decided and the challenges to advancing reform. He affirms, that despite a slow pace of reform,
Success in Advancing Reform: One Pakistani’s Experience
Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Zafarullah Khan reflects on his experience working in the Pakistani Government, supporting the parliament. He discusses of his lessons learned and the differences between working in civil society and government, noting that both are still important
Understanding your role in government: a Filipino experience
Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Maxine Tanya Hamada reflects on her personal experience crossing over in the Philippines and the recognition among her colleagues that a plan was needed for their entries into government. She highlighted their lessons learned and tools
A Pursuit to Serve the National Good in Liberia
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
Activism to Diplomacy in Montenegro
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