This paper, based on the Kullana Liltanmia Contextual Analysis course in Sudan, explores how Political Economy Analysis (PEA) training influenced participants, particularly young people. It highlights three key lessons.

At the national level, Sudan's turbulent history underscores the need for individuals to deepen their understanding of complex realities to make better-informed choices in fragile, conflict-affected settings. PEA skills help people navigate uncertainty and complexity in such environments.

At the strategic level, the potential of PEA is underutilised. PEA can support not only everyday citizens but also influential political actors whose decisions impact long-term peace and stability. This is crucial given Sudan’s ongoing conflict, which involves multiple external actors.

At the course level, the contextual analysis experience emphasises the importance of adapting PEA training to participants' insights and experiences, especially in unstable, dangerous contexts. Building PEA capacity during periods of transition or conflict is vital for fostering resilience and informed decision-making. The success of such initiatives requires courage and creativity from donors, designers, and participants alike, making PEA training a valuable public good in fragile settings.