Sharp critique of #governance #aid by my colleague - with concrete changes needed. Have a read and comment👇
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🎭 Governance aid often resembles "performance theatre" with little lasting change. As governance ODA shrinks, we must pivot from donor-driven activity to Reformer Leadership.
Could this system continue to operate once funding stops?
Read our new paper by Wilfred Mwamba: https://cutt.ly/ltuoeFHy
This paper from @lhpiron.bsky.social provides guidance on choosing analytical frameworks and approaches that are appropriate for understanding the contexts in which development partners and other international actors operate.
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#contextanalysis
#PEA
New @thepolicypractice.bsky.social publication sharing an insider’s perspective on the rise of #thinking&workingpolitically at #USAID before its demise
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Ukraine’s anti-corruption drama: a (temporary) victory, but the battle is far from over
Andrii Biletskyi, a Ukrainian anti-corruption lawyer, discusses a recent outbreak of internal politics in Ukraine.
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There has been lots of discussion on LinkedIn and everywhere about the future of aid. Some say it needs to "do more with less", others say we need to prioritise only global public goods. I have a different take on the issue, just published on the LSE blog and The Policy Practice.
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Finished 3 days facilitating a clinic at the World Bank to help its staff and government clients collaborate through a #problem-based approach - rather than starting with loans the Bank wants to disburse… A 2.5 years partnership between @thepolicypractice.bsky.social
with the GovEnable experiment…
Building up context analysis skills: my first day of training of trainers for @wwf.org.uk international with @samanthawade.bsky.social of @thepolicypractice.bsky.social So they can train their WWF colleagues on their political economy analysis for conservation impact approach
For #governance and #development professionals: a short note from FCDO governance guru Alan Whaites on how to provide ‘smart’ technical assistance
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We met inspiring women and youth leaders who are navigating the political context. The question is how can external actors support them without causing harm. Answer in our report in a few months...
Three women from Chad’s network for women living with disabilities speak with Colette Bénoudji in N’Djamena
Back from a week in Chad seeking views on how @fcdoinclusion.bsky.social could support women and youth participation and inclusion. Here with my colleague Colette Bénoudji leading a focus group discussion with the Réseau des Associations et Groupements des Femmes Handicapées au Tchad.
A great example of how ignoring politics affects your understanding of the economy… as applied to Yemen
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In-person context analysis trainings are the most energising. Already missing challenging questions from SDC, Particip & Dansom in Nairobi about rent seeking, patronage, collective action… and your tips for field research! @neilmcculloch.bsky.social @thepolicypractice.bsky.social @twpcommunity.org
To make USAID documents on PEA and TWP accessible, and preserve institutional knowledge, The Policy Practice has created a dedicated section in their online library for USAID materials.
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Please share more USAID documents by emailing contact@thepolicypractice.com
E-mail us at contact@thepolicypractice.com if you have documents we should add - USAID material, lessons from USAID programmes etc
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Rogue political decisions call for unexpected responses: creating a new USAID page on our @thepolicypractice.bsky.social online library to make accessible their excellent material on #politicaleconomy and #thinkingworkingpolitycally
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On 🌴 world forest day 🌳… have a look at one of our recent papers explaining the politics of forest policy in Nigeria👇
Disruptive, locally led, & demonstrably effective: can focusing on single issues lead to broader systemic change?
Read our latest Policy and Practice Brief by Gareth Williams to explore evidence on this. We'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Nice to meet you! I’m new to BlueSky as you can tell…
Do read my latest blog on the implications Trump for climate action worldwide.
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I this letter to the FT I argue with @neilmcculloch.bsky.social and @garethwilliams.bsky.social that in response to unprecedented cuts, development aid ought to focus on locally-led change, not more $ for multilaterals
Was glad to contribute to this important letter.
A graphic announcing a new briefing paper titled 'Innovative Pathways: When and How to Use Alternative Approaches to Human Rights Impact Assessments.' The background is textured blue with white text. The briefing paper highlights the importance of Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs) in corporate human rights and environmental due diligence while also discussing alternative approaches such as rapid assessments, joint HRIAs, and sector-wide assessments. On the right side, there is an image of farmworkers harvesting pineapples, with a cover of the briefing paper featuring the same image. At the bottom, a yellow-highlighted link directs readers to the full report.
Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) is an essential tool for businesses to identify and assess human rights risk. Our latest briefing paper, #InnovativePathways, explores the emerging HRIA alternatives and when companies should opt for them. Learn more: policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/in...
Do we really want to fund missiles before medicine?
