Informality in Policymaking

About this episode

In this episode, host Nick Wallwork discusses the role of informality in policymaking with co-editors Lindsey Garner-Knapp and Tamara Mulherin.

In this episode of the Emerald Podcast Series, host Nick Wallwork is joined by Lindsey Garner-Knapp and Tamara Mulherin, co-editors of the book Informality and Policymaking: Weaving the Threads of Everyday Policy Work. Welcome to Emerald Podcast Series. Join our hosts as they talk to experts using their research to create real impact in society. In each episode we explore the role research plays in our modern world, and ask how it can contribute to solving the complex environmental, economic, social and political challenges facing our planet.

People in this episode

Guests: Lindsey Garner-Knapp, Tamara Mulherin

Topics covered

• policymaking
• informality
• research impact

Keywords

• Emerald Podcast Series
• everyday policy work

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Informality and Policymaking

Books & works: Informality in Policymaking, Informality and Policymaking: Weaving the Threads of Everyday Policy Work, Emerald Podcast Series

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