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What Really Goes Wrong in Evaluating Aid Projects?

In the first years I worked in the aid sector, I was part of a team implementing development projects. I was always excited when evaluation…

Jun 3

What Really Goes Wrong in Evaluating Aid Projects?

Jun 3

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Unchained Melodies: A Symphony of Self-Discovery

Life has a way of serving up curveballs that challenge us to rethink our preconceived notions of what it means to be successful.

Mar 31, 2023

Unchained Melodies: A Symphony of Self-Discovery

Mar 31, 2023

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Foreign Aid and Its Unintended Consequences | Book Review

Aid’s hidden pitfalls: Koch’s insightful revelation.

Oct 31, 2023

Foreign Aid and Its Unintended Consequences | Book Review

Oct 31, 2023

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A Tale of Two Eids: Tradition, Transformation, and the Indonesian Spirit

Eid al-Fitr, also known as Idul Fitri or Lebaran locally, is just around the corner, marking a period of festivity and forgiveness. In…

Apr 4

A Tale of Two Eids: Tradition, Transformation, and the Indonesian Spirit

Apr 4

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Ramadan Rhythms in Jakarta: From Sidang Isbat to Ngabuburit

Observing “hilal”, credit: Kompas.id

Mar 11

Ramadan Rhythms in Jakarta: From Sidang Isbat to Ngabuburit

Mar 11

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Enhancing Recipient Countries’ Role in Preventing Unintended Aid Negative Consequences

The need to address its unintended negative consequences has put the global discourse on international aid at a crossroads. Dirk-Jan Koch’s…

Feb 15

Enhancing Recipient Countries’ Role in Preventing Unintended Aid Negative Consequences

Feb 15

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When Wildfires Speak: Mount Bromo’s Insight into Urban and Rural Conservation Challenges

Wildfires that were raging in Bromo marred the area’s serene landscapes. The fire’s cause? A seemingly harmless pre-wedding photoshoot…

Sep 20, 2023

When Wildfires Speak: Mount Bromo’s Insight into Urban and Rural Conservation Challenges

Sep 20, 2023

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Intersecting Realities: How Matty Healy’s Malaysia Incident Mirrors the ‘White Savior’ Issue in…

In our globally connected world, parallels can be drawn between the most unlikely sectors. This was what I noticed when I read about the…

Jul 26, 2023

Matty Healey, 1975

Jul 26, 2023

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Breathing through Jakarta: From Everyday Challenges to Eternal Peace

Photo by Azka Rayhansyah on Unsplash

Jun 21, 2023

Breathing through Jakarta: From Everyday Challenges to Eternal Peace

Jun 21, 2023

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Unraveling the Shared Culinary Heritage of Southeast Asia

As I sip a warm and comforting bowl of Vietnamese pho, I can’t help but marvel at the richness and diversity of our culinary world.

May 11, 2023

Vietnamese Pho

May 11, 2023

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Mother & aid practitioner 🌏 | Exploring cultural bridges 🌐, aid industry insights 🔍, and cherishing life's simple pleasures 🌸

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