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Aid is broken. This blog argues for a new model: ditch buying results, start backing locally-led transformation. It’s cheaper, smarter, and rooted in political realities. A timely rethink for a shrinking aid world.
📖 Read: blogs.lse.ac.uk/activism-inf...
📖 Read: blogs.lse.ac.uk/activism-inf...
A New Paradigm for Aid: from buying results to supporting transformation - Activism Influence and Change
Neil McCulloch argues that the search for coalitions of change makers should underpin a refreshed aid and development sector. Since the deliberate and malicious destruction of USAID in early 2025, and...
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June 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Aid is broken. This blog argues for a new model: ditch buying results, start backing locally-led transformation. It’s cheaper, smarter, and rooted in political realities. A timely rethink for a shrinking aid world.
📖 Read: blogs.lse.ac.uk/activism-inf...
📖 Read: blogs.lse.ac.uk/activism-inf...
🔍 Want to understand the forces shaping development outcomes?
Our Political Economy Analysis in Action course is back in September — 12-week online training course that unpacks the political dynamics behind policy and reform.
⚡ Early bird rate ends 13 June
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Our Political Economy Analysis in Action course is back in September — 12-week online training course that unpacks the political dynamics behind policy and reform.
⚡ Early bird rate ends 13 June
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June 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
🔍 Want to understand the forces shaping development outcomes?
Our Political Economy Analysis in Action course is back in September — 12-week online training course that unpacks the political dynamics behind policy and reform.
⚡ Early bird rate ends 13 June
thepolicypractice.com/sites/defaul...
Our Political Economy Analysis in Action course is back in September — 12-week online training course that unpacks the political dynamics behind policy and reform.
⚡ Early bird rate ends 13 June
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Building on a recent report by Gareth Williams, director of @thepolicypractice.bsky.social, Diana notes that many of the building blocks of issue-based programming are well aligned to ACRC's approach – including the need for aid-financed interventions to be low cost, well-designed and locally led.
May 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Building on a recent report by Gareth Williams, director of @thepolicypractice.bsky.social, Diana notes that many of the building blocks of issue-based programming are well aligned to ACRC's approach – including the need for aid-financed interventions to be low cost, well-designed and locally led.
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A great example of how ignoring politics affects your understanding of the economy… as applied to Yemen
@twpcommunity.org @neilmcculloch.bsky.social
@twpcommunity.org @neilmcculloch.bsky.social
Read the latest from TPP Associate Richard Barltrop on how the international community can improve its understanding of Yemen’s economy. #Yemen #politicaleconomy #datagaps #aidchallenges
thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
New Working Paper on Understanding Yemen's Economy
This working paper, authored by TPP Associate Richard Barltrop, explores how the prevailing picture of Yemen’s economy is incomplete and misleading, in particular when it fails to take into account th...
thepolicypractice.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A great example of how ignoring politics affects your understanding of the economy… as applied to Yemen
@twpcommunity.org @neilmcculloch.bsky.social
@twpcommunity.org @neilmcculloch.bsky.social
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For #governance and #development professionals: a short note from FCDO governance guru Alan Whaites on how to provide ‘smart’ technical assistance
@duncangreenlse.bsky.social @thepolicypractice.bsky.social @twpcommunity.org
www.gov.uk/government/p...
@duncangreenlse.bsky.social @thepolicypractice.bsky.social @twpcommunity.org
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Understanding and using smart technical assistance
This technical note is for people working in international co-operation including supporting the capacity-building aims of counterparts.
www.gov.uk
May 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
For #governance and #development professionals: a short note from FCDO governance guru Alan Whaites on how to provide ‘smart’ technical assistance
@duncangreenlse.bsky.social @thepolicypractice.bsky.social @twpcommunity.org
www.gov.uk/government/p...
@duncangreenlse.bsky.social @thepolicypractice.bsky.social @twpcommunity.org
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The Policy Practice Newsletter is now out
📝 New paper on Yemen's Economy by Richard Barltrop
📚 USAID publications on governance now in our library
🌍 Report on Climate & Institutions by Verena Fritz & Rachel Ort
🎓 Applications open for Sept 24 Political Economy course
mailchi.mp/0d0598fceb9c...
📝 New paper on Yemen's Economy by Richard Barltrop
📚 USAID publications on governance now in our library
🌍 Report on Climate & Institutions by Verena Fritz & Rachel Ort
🎓 Applications open for Sept 24 Political Economy course
mailchi.mp/0d0598fceb9c...
Latest News from The Policy Practice - May 2025
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May 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Policy Practice Newsletter is now out
📝 New paper on Yemen's Economy by Richard Barltrop
📚 USAID publications on governance now in our library
🌍 Report on Climate & Institutions by Verena Fritz & Rachel Ort
🎓 Applications open for Sept 24 Political Economy course
mailchi.mp/0d0598fceb9c...
📝 New paper on Yemen's Economy by Richard Barltrop
📚 USAID publications on governance now in our library
🌍 Report on Climate & Institutions by Verena Fritz & Rachel Ort
🎓 Applications open for Sept 24 Political Economy course
mailchi.mp/0d0598fceb9c...
Read the latest from TPP Associate Richard Barltrop on how the international community can improve its understanding of Yemen’s economy. #Yemen #politicaleconomy #datagaps #aidchallenges
thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
New Working Paper on Understanding Yemen's Economy
This working paper, authored by TPP Associate Richard Barltrop, explores how the prevailing picture of Yemen’s economy is incomplete and misleading, in particular when it fails to take into account th...
thepolicypractice.com
April 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Read the latest from TPP Associate Richard Barltrop on how the international community can improve its understanding of Yemen’s economy. #Yemen #politicaleconomy #datagaps #aidchallenges
thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
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E-mail us at contact@thepolicypractice.com if you have documents we should add - USAID material, lessons from USAID programmes etc
@twpcommunity.org @thepolicypractice.bsky.social
@twpcommunity.org @thepolicypractice.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
E-mail us at contact@thepolicypractice.com if you have documents we should add - USAID material, lessons from USAID programmes etc
@twpcommunity.org @thepolicypractice.bsky.social
@twpcommunity.org @thepolicypractice.bsky.social
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Kudos to the @thepolicypractice.bsky.social! It is important to preserve this #library and body of knowledge resource - hard to believe that this has been erased in the last 80 days of one U.S. administration.
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.
👉 lnkd.in/eNQdJtBc
Please share more USAID documents by emailing contact@thepolicypractice.com
👉 lnkd.in/eNQdJtBc
Please share more USAID documents by emailing contact@thepolicypractice.com
April 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Kudos to the @thepolicypractice.bsky.social! It is important to preserve this #library and body of knowledge resource - hard to believe that this has been erased in the last 80 days of one U.S. administration.
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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
April 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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
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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
thepolicypractice.com/6-usaid-docu...
thepolicypractice.com/6-usaid-docu...
6. USAID documents
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April 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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
thepolicypractice.com/6-usaid-docu...
thepolicypractice.com/6-usaid-docu...
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In a climate of sweeping aid cuts, the humanitarian sector faces drastic changes.
We're bringing together leaders in Washington, D.C. during the #SpringMeetings to discuss what a new humanitarian future could – and should – look like.
Sign up to watch online on 23 April: odi.org/en/events/th... 🔗
We're bringing together leaders in Washington, D.C. during the #SpringMeetings to discuss what a new humanitarian future could – and should – look like.
Sign up to watch online on 23 April: odi.org/en/events/th... 🔗
April 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In a climate of sweeping aid cuts, the humanitarian sector faces drastic changes.
We're bringing together leaders in Washington, D.C. during the #SpringMeetings to discuss what a new humanitarian future could – and should – look like.
Sign up to watch online on 23 April: odi.org/en/events/th... 🔗
We're bringing together leaders in Washington, D.C. during the #SpringMeetings to discuss what a new humanitarian future could – and should – look like.
Sign up to watch online on 23 April: odi.org/en/events/th... 🔗
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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👇
It’s #InternationalDayofForests !
Our recent working Paper by Olly Owen and Sa'eed Husaini looks at one country's forest policy which is at a turning point, with a growing domestic push for conservation amidst environmental degradation:
www.thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
Our recent working Paper by Olly Owen and Sa'eed Husaini looks at one country's forest policy which is at a turning point, with a growing domestic push for conservation amidst environmental degradation:
www.thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
New Working Paper from Olly Owen and Sa'eed Husaini
Nigeria’s forest policy is at a turning point, with a growing domestic push for conservation amidst environmental degradation. This working paper by TPP Principal Olly Owen and Associate Sa'eed Husain...
www.thepolicypractice.com
March 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
On 🌴 world forest day 🌳… have a look at one of our recent papers explaining the politics of forest policy in Nigeria👇
It’s #InternationalDayofForests !
Our recent working Paper by Olly Owen and Sa'eed Husaini looks at one country's forest policy which is at a turning point, with a growing domestic push for conservation amidst environmental degradation:
www.thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
Our recent working Paper by Olly Owen and Sa'eed Husaini looks at one country's forest policy which is at a turning point, with a growing domestic push for conservation amidst environmental degradation:
www.thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
New Working Paper from Olly Owen and Sa'eed Husaini
Nigeria’s forest policy is at a turning point, with a growing domestic push for conservation amidst environmental degradation. This working paper by TPP Principal Olly Owen and Associate Sa'eed Husain...
www.thepolicypractice.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
It’s #InternationalDayofForests !
Our recent working Paper by Olly Owen and Sa'eed Husaini looks at one country's forest policy which is at a turning point, with a growing domestic push for conservation amidst environmental degradation:
www.thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
Our recent working Paper by Olly Owen and Sa'eed Husaini looks at one country's forest policy which is at a turning point, with a growing domestic push for conservation amidst environmental degradation:
www.thepolicypractice.com/new-working-...
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Totally agree, when it comes to achieving universal health coverage, leveraging equitable domestic public financing is the answer not more charitable aid be that multilateral or bilateral
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
March 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Totally agree, when it comes to achieving universal health coverage, leveraging equitable domestic public financing is the answer not more charitable aid be that multilateral or bilateral
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!
www.thepolicypractice.com/policy-and-p...
Read our latest Policy and Practice Brief by Gareth Williams to explore evidence on this. We'd love to hear your thoughts!
www.thepolicypractice.com/policy-and-p...
Policy and Practice Brief 18 - Nine lessons from Issue-based programming
This Policy and Practice brief from TPP Director Gareth Williams discusses Issues-Based Programming (IBP), a development approach which mobilises stakeholders to drive change around locally defined is...
www.thepolicypractice.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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!
www.thepolicypractice.com/policy-and-p...
Read our latest Policy and Practice Brief by Gareth Williams to explore evidence on this. We'd love to hear your thoughts!
www.thepolicypractice.com/policy-and-p...
The most worrying aspect of Trump's climate approach goes beyond the Paris Agreement says @neilmcculloch.bsky.social; it's that he has lit the touchpaper for a shift in the Zeitgeist about climate...
Do read my latest blog on the implications Trump for climate action worldwide.
thepolicypractice.com/implications...
thepolicypractice.com/implications...
The implications of Trump for climate action - latest blog from TPP Director Neil McCulloch
Trump’s rapid reversal of Biden’s climate agenda has shocked many. In one week, he dismantled decades of environmental progress by lifting oil and gas restrictions, scrapping decarbonization targets, ...
thepolicypractice.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The most worrying aspect of Trump's climate approach goes beyond the Paris Agreement says @neilmcculloch.bsky.social; it's that he has lit the touchpaper for a shift in the Zeitgeist about climate...
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Anatomy of a Fall: What the Rise and Fall of the UK Aid Budget tells us about Making Change Happen. Outgoing @oxfamgb.bsky.social advocacy director Katy Chakrabortty dissects the implosion, and the lessons for activists blogs.lse.ac.uk/activism-inf...
Anatomy of a Fall: What the Rise and Fall of the UK Aid Budget tells us about Making Change Happen - Activism Influence and Change
UK aid advocacy veteran Katy Chakrabortty unpacks the implosion of UK aid, and the lessons for activists Snapshot 1: It’s a grey morning late in the winter of 2013. I am on the grass square outside the UK Houses of Parliament in an ill-fitting suit and wearing a plastic mask giving me the face of
blogs.lse.ac.uk
March 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Anatomy of a Fall: What the Rise and Fall of the UK Aid Budget tells us about Making Change Happen. Outgoing @oxfamgb.bsky.social advocacy director Katy Chakrabortty dissects the implosion, and the lessons for activists blogs.lse.ac.uk/activism-inf...
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"Foreign aid is what great nations do."
In his latest piece for @the-independent.com, Prof Stefan Dercon (@gamblingondev.bsky.social) argues that foreign aid is not only a reflection of a nation’s character - it’s a marker of global power.👇
buff.ly/hqdJQGV #ForeignAid #Musk
In his latest piece for @the-independent.com, Prof Stefan Dercon (@gamblingondev.bsky.social) argues that foreign aid is not only a reflection of a nation’s character - it’s a marker of global power.👇
buff.ly/hqdJQGV #ForeignAid #Musk
Musk is wrong – foreign aid is how countries show their character to the world
The evidence shows international aid – when spent correctly – can bring tremendous benefits and save millions of lives, writes expert and author Stefan Dercon. But if helping people cope with deprivat...
buff.ly
March 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
"Foreign aid is what great nations do."
In his latest piece for @the-independent.com, Prof Stefan Dercon (@gamblingondev.bsky.social) argues that foreign aid is not only a reflection of a nation’s character - it’s a marker of global power.👇
buff.ly/hqdJQGV #ForeignAid #Musk
In his latest piece for @the-independent.com, Prof Stefan Dercon (@gamblingondev.bsky.social) argues that foreign aid is not only a reflection of a nation’s character - it’s a marker of global power.👇
buff.ly/hqdJQGV #ForeignAid #Musk
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How does Trump’s rapid rollback of Biden’s climate policies—from lifting oil and gas restrictions to pulling out of the Paris Agreement—reshape the global fight against climate change?
New blog from TPP Director Neil McCulloch - read here:
thepolicypractice.com/implications...
New blog from TPP Director Neil McCulloch - read here:
thepolicypractice.com/implications...
The implications of Trump for climate action - latest blog from TPP Director Neil McCulloch
Trump’s rapid reversal of Biden’s climate agenda has shocked many. In one week, he dismantled decades of environmental progress by lifting oil and gas restrictions, scrapping decarbonization targets, ...
thepolicypractice.com
February 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
How does Trump’s rapid rollback of Biden’s climate policies—from lifting oil and gas restrictions to pulling out of the Paris Agreement—reshape the global fight against climate change?
New blog from TPP Director Neil McCulloch - read here:
thepolicypractice.com/implications...
New blog from TPP Director Neil McCulloch - read here:
thepolicypractice.com/implications...
How can development programming foster locally-led change and sustainable impact? Read our new Policy and Practice brief from TPP Director Gareth Williams on Issue-Based Programming and how the approach has been applied across multiple countries.
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February 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
How can development programming foster locally-led change and sustainable impact? Read our new Policy and Practice brief from TPP Director Gareth Williams on Issue-Based Programming and how the approach has been applied across multiple countries.
thepolicypractice.com/web/sites/de...
thepolicypractice.com/web/sites/de...