No matter how democratic, ends up ruled by a small group that controls key decisions. This group perpetuates its power through control of institutions, wealth, and access to information.
How Long Can Your First Impression Last You?
Keeping an impressive image all the time is not easy. Eventually, the real person shows up.
Can Some Cultural Practices Change for the Better of a Society?
Every culture brings its own strengths. One may value precision and time management, while another values connection and shared experience. Each has something to teach the other.
Why I Think About My Dressing While in the Field
A quick mechanical examination of my trousers revealed a serious tear. I had a significant exposure, and
Just Speak in Simple Language
If you came to my village thirstier than David when he longed for water from the Philistine camp, and instead of simply saying “Please, can I have some water?” you said, “I need to hydrate,” my friend, you would die of thirst just for the love of jargon.
How people create meaning
I struggled, but finally told her, “Once the seatbelt signal goes off, we can exchange.” At first,
Is life really better today
have been wondering whether life loses its sense of fulfillment as it becomes easier. Should everything really be simplified? There is a depth that comes with combing
What is an Integrated Marketing Communication
I often tell my children not to shout but to talk to each other politely. Recently, one of them got on my nerves because of “government policies, lack of infrastructure, and climate change.” I shouted,
Beautiful East Africa
As I traveled through Uganda and the DRC, I captured every moment and environment that looked familiar. Some reminded me of my village, others of neighboring homesteads, and some of scenes I had seen a few years ago.
Who Controls Knowledge?
Slowly, classmates stopped talking about the schools they had come from. It had been a big deal before. Nothing personal to the guys from national schools.