[Postponed] Inside the Political Mind: The Human Side of Politics

This event has been postponed.

Why have efforts to strengthen quality of governance so often failed in some of the world’s most troubled states? Because they almost always ignore the human side of politics. The belief appears to be that provided you get the rules right and provide enough resources, politics is bound to work like it does elsewhere. 

In this talk, Greg Power will share his experience working in the weeds of politics in more than sixty countries, helping politicians and officials find solutions to today’s problems while building the resilience of their institutions. Combining insights from behavioral economics, change management, and comparative politics, Greg argues for a different approach to political reform, one concerned less with institutional design, and more with the existing logic of human behavior.   

This is a hybrid event. Please register in advance. Room attendance is limited to Harvard ID-holders and seating availability is based on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Lunch will be served. Please arrive at 11:45am to allow for lunch, seating, and a prompt start at 12pm. 

This event is part of Harvard Worldwide Week. Worldwide Week at Harvard showcases the remarkable breadth of Harvard’s global engagement. During Worldwide Week, Harvard Schools, research centers, departments, and student organizations host academic and cultural events with global or international themes. 

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