Political economy analysis online library updated for 2022
We've added the best documents published in recent years to our online political economy analysis library.
This annotated bibliography provides an overview of key themes, document summaries and links to the most relevant open-access sources. Topics cover conceptual underpinnings, guidance and toolkits on how to undertake analysis and ensure programmes 'think and work politically,' and recent case studies.
The Politics of the Energy Transition in the Global South Webinar Series
The Policy Practice, in partnership with the Thinking and Working Politically Community of Practice (TWP-CoP) and other partners is running a series of workshops looking at different aspects of the energy transition from a political economy perspective.
The first webinar was on The Political Economy of Country Platforms. It was held on 15 January and was led and hosted by ODI. The slides from the webinar can be found here. A write up with the key takeaway message of the webinar can be found here.
Governance in a new development paradigm: Reformer leadership and partnership humility
This Working Paper, written by TPP Principal Wilfred Mwamba, calls for a major shift in how international actors support governance. It shows reforms only endure when domestic reformers lead, urging partners to drop “performance theatre” and back genuine, locally led, politically grounded change.
Reducing violence against defenders of the Amazon: a political economy approach
This Working Paper by TPP Principal Niki Palmer explores why environmental defenders in Brazil’s Amazon face persistent violence. It shows how powerful economic interests and competing ideas about the Amazon fuel conflict and impunity. It outlines three realistic pathways to strengthen protections, shift incentives toward conservation and reduce violence.