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Bert Helmsing has his roots in development cooperation. The articles with Peter Knorringa and with Ayelech Tiruwha Melesea quoted in this contribution are just two examples. Over time, he also became an expert in global economic issues. This seems a change many so-called development experts went through and is partially reflected in the analysis in this chapter. It analyses changes in the global economy and how they changed the institutions of development cooperation. The example of the MDGs is given, just like the development of European development policies, where new forms of cooperation are introduced. Helmsing’s papers analyse these institutional developments and show a motivated and intelligent participant going beyond participatory observation by providing critical analysis and recommendations. I have been lucky to have directed five PhDs with Helmsing, and have always enjoyed our intensive discussions.
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van Dijk, M.P. (2016). From Development Aid to Fostering Global Public Goods: The Role of Institutions and Institutional Change. In: Gómez, G.M., Knorringa, P. (eds) Local Governance, Economic Development and Institutions. EADI Global Development Series. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137557599_7
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