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Ukraine’s anti-corruption drama: a (temporary) victory, but the battle is far from over - Activism Influence and Change

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Duncan Green @duncangreenlse.bsky.social · Aug 6

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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Andrii Biletskyi, a Ukrainian lawyer specialising in anti-corruption, discusses a recent outbreak of internal political struggle in Ukraine. In the middle of an existential conflict with Russia, Presi...

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Jun 10

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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This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Jun 6

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Public Financial Management Challenges to Government Services Delivery

GovEnable is a locally-driven, cross-sector and co-creative approach to resolving public financial management bottlenecks to delivery of government services.

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Jun 6

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…

Understanding and using smart technical assistance

Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · May 27

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

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · May 13

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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This technical note is for people working in international co-operation including supporting the capacity-building aims of counterparts.

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · May 5

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...

Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · May 5

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.

Three women from Chad’s network for women living with disabilities speak with Colette Bénoudji in N’Djamena

New Working Paper on Understanding Yemen's Economy

Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · May 2

A great example of how ignoring politics affects your understanding of the economy… as applied to Yemen

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thepolicypractice.bsky.social @thepolicypractice.bsky.social · Apr 30

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

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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...

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Apr 15

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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TWP Community of Practice @twpcommunity.org · Apr 11

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 [email protected]

Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Apr 9

E-mail us at [email protected] if you have documents we should add - USAID material, lessons from USAID programmes etc

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Apr 9

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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6. USAID documents

New Working Paper from Olly Owen and Sa'eed Husaini

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Mar 21

On 🌴 world forest day 🌳… have a look at one of our recent papers explaining the politics of forest policy in Nigeria👇

thepolicypractice.bsky.social @thepolicypractice.bsky.social · Mar 21

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:

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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...

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Policy and Practice Brief 18 - Nine lessons from Issue-based programming

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thepolicypractice.bsky.social @thepolicypractice.bsky.social · Mar 14

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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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...

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Mar 5

Nice to meet you! I’m new to BlueSky as you can tell…

The implications of Trump for climate action - latest blog from TPP Director Neil McCulloch

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Feb 24

Do read my latest blog on the implications Trump for climate action worldwide.
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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, ...

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Mar 5

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Mar 5

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

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Stefan Dercon @gamblingondev.bsky.social · Feb 28

Was glad to contribute to this important letter.

ciffchild.bsky.social @ciffchild.bsky.social · Feb 28

Our letter to the Prime Minister expressing deep concern regarding his decision to cut ODA.

This will have a direct and devastating impact on the lives of millions. The aid budget is an important instrument for long-term stability and economic partnership. We hope the government will reconsider.

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Oxfam Policy & Practice @oxfamgbpolicy.bsky.social · Feb 28

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...

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'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.