Dénouement: Why the How Comes to Matter

As a backend to this book, we outline the crafting of our collaborative book assembling journey on in|formality in policymaking. Anchored in practitioner experiences, we explore how we encountered the often-discounted dimensions of informal policy processes and the challenges entailed in transversing traditional academic boundaries. We describe the chronological evolution of the project, highlighting the inclusive editorial process and thematic workshops that shaped this book’s content. With creativity and thoughtful reflection, we describe how we navigated the complexities of interrogating informality in policymaking without falling into binary distinctions. Ultimately, we show how our efforts underscore the transformative potential of collaborative academia and our ongoing inquiry into in|formality.