Resources
rssPolitical economy analysis: Topic Guide
This topic guide provides pointers to some of the key literature on political economy analysis and evidence of its impact on aid effectiveness in different contexts. It includes examples of analyses at country, sector and programme level.
Politics and advocacy
Authors: VeneKlasen, L. & Miller, V.
This chapter helps you bring to the surface some of the misgivings about what is ‘political’ in order to establish a level of comfort with the subject. This lays the foundation for further learning and action.
Dynamics of Rural Innovation - a primer for emerging professionals
Authors: Pyburn, R. & Woodhill, J. (eds.)
Publication date: 2014
Dynamics of Rural Innovation – a primer for emerging professionals is a co-publication of KIT and Wageningen University’s Centre for Development Innovation (CDI) that brings together the experiences of over 40 conceptual thinkers and development practitioners to articulate lessons on agricultural innovation processes and social learning.
A Peacebuilding Tool for a Conflict-Sensitive Approach to Development: A Pilot Initiative in Nepal
Author: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Publication date: 2014
The peacebuilding tool is an analytical tool for assisting project team leaders and social experts in understanding the local context, and in identifying potential risks to implementation of development projects that are linked to social conflicts, as well as in formulating mitigation measures for addressing these risks.
Participatory subnational planning for REDD+ and other land use programmes: Methodology and step-by-step guidance
Authors: Richards, M. & Swan, S.
Publication date: 2014
This document presents a proposed methodology, and step-by-step guidance, for Participatory Subnational Planning (PSP), tailored to operationalise subnational REDD+ programmes.
Leveraging the private sector to promote agriculture and natural resources-based livelihoods
Authors: Wiggins, S. & Keats, S.
Publication date: 2014
For the benefit of Livelihoods Advisers in DFID, this Topic Guide sets out the issues arising when stimulating private investment and initiatives to the benefit of small-scale and informal farmers, fishers and herders.
Accountability for civil society by civil society: A guide to self-regulation initiatives
Author: Compiled and edited by Guénéheux, D. & Bottomley, A.
Publication date: 2014
The CIVICUS Self-Regulation Guide, a new addition to the Legitimacy, Transparency and Accountability (LTA) programme, is the result of research conducted by CIVICUS and its members and partners. It features more than 20 case studies from around the world, lessons learnt, innovations and practical advice.
Women's Leadership and Participation: Case studies on learning for action
Authors: Hoare, J. & Gell, F. (eds.)
Publication date: 2009
This book brings together lessons and experience in building up women's involvement from Oxfam GB and its partners. Women's Leadership and Participation illustrates methodological approaches and learning points, covering a range of issues, from women's participation in national elections to female decision-making in community livelihood initiatives.
A guide to successful public-private partnerships for youth programs
Authors: Relave, N. & Deich, S.
Publication date: 2007
This guide aims to provide practical information on creating and maintaining public-private partnerships to improve and expand youth programs in states and communities nationwide. It draws from the wisdom and experiences of successful partnership leaders at the national, state, and local levels and offers guidance on existing and future partnerships.
Sustainability through partnerships. Capitalizing on Collaboration
Authors: Dr. Gray, B. & Ms. Stites, J.P. (for the Network for Business Sustainability)
Publication date: 2013
Collaboration is one of the keys for unlocking sustainability, with leaders from all sectors of society agreeing that that solving environmental and social challenges requires unparalleled cooperation.
