The Policy Practice undertakes policy work in developing countries and advises governments, development agencies, civil society organisations and companies. We provide practical, innovative solutions based on realistic assessments of the challenges and opportunities facing developing countries. Our multi- disciplinary approach uses 'The New Political Economy Perspective' to understand the processes of socio-economic change and their effect on the implementation of development programmes.
The Policy Practice has been selected to assist the Government of Rwanda and its development partners to undertake a joint assessment of governance (more).
In preparation for the Accra High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (September 2008) The Policy Practice is working with the OECD Development Assistrance Committee to prepare the Progress Report on the Paris Declaration (more).
In a major new book just published by OUP, Roger Riddell provides a challenging assessment of aid and its impact, and presents bold proposals for making aid more effective. (more).
Read Roger's latest article on aid effectiveness in Poverty in Focus here.
Sue is a leading thinker on the political economy of development and served with the UK DFID for more than 30 years, most recently as Regional Director for Asia (1997-2000) and Chief Governance Advisor (2003-4).
James Keeley and Adam Burke are the first members to join our network of associates.
The Policy Practice led the design of this successful conference. Rural forum website
How do political processes influence economic growth?