The Politics of the Energy Transition in the Global South Webinar Series
On Thursday 15 January 2026, ODI Global, in partnership with The Thinking and Working Politically Community of Practice (TWP-CoP) and The Policy Practice, hosted a webinar to discuss the political economy of country platforms with leading researchers, practitioners, and policy professionals.
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.
New guidance on context analysis
In collaboration with the Thinking and Working Politically Community of Practice, and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, TPP Director Laure-Hélène Piron has prepared a guidance note setting out options for context analysis (political economy analysis, conflict analysis, institutional reviews, etc). It provides advice to make sure the analysis is politically informed and influential with decision makers.
A new narrative for climate action in a radically changed world - Part 3
In Part 3: Arguments for international climate action, TPP Director Neil McCulloch shows how this new approach would change international cooperation on climate action.
A new narrative for climate action in a radically changed world - Part 2
In Part 2 of TPP Director Neil McCulloch’s blog, he considers what a new narrative for climate action must look like to be politically successful.
A new narrative for climate action in a radically changed world - Part 1
As COP30 gets going in Brazil, TPP Director Neil McCulloch argues that we need a completely new narrative around climate action. His blog is in three parts. Today, he explains what is wrong with the current narrative. Tomorrow, he argues for a new approach. On Friday, he will show how this new approach would change international cooperation on climate action.
Beyond Tactics: the case for Strategic Thinking and Working Politically
USAID veteran David Jacobstein summarizes his new paper A personal reflection on Thinking and Working Politically (TWP) at USAID. He argues that TWP is gaining ground, but losing focus. An increasing pursuit of tactical TWP makes programmes smarter in the short run, but what is also called for is strategic TWP that ensures development efforts contribute to deeper transformations in power, institutions, and resilience.
Political Economy Analysis in Action online training course now launched
We’re pleased to announce our next Political Economy Analysis in Action online course, running from 2 February to 11 June 2026. The course helps participants understand how political economy factors shape their work and develop practical strategies for effective policy and programmes.
To learn more or enquire about tailored options, please see our course flyer or contact training@thepolicypractice.com.