This report outlines the main findings of a workshop on the formation and functioning of successful coalitions. Findings from the Developmental Leadership Program, plus many other studies, show that coalitions are fundamental but poorly understood players in the politics of development. The report notes that coalitions are particularly important for overcoming collective action ...» more
Library
This e-library contains more than 4500 external publications on governance, social development, conflict and humanitarian issues. It includes academic and grey literature selected for its basis in good quality research and coverage of a range of perspectives. Policy-oriented summaries of each document are provided, plus links to the full text.
Improving International Support to Peace Processes: The Missing Piece
This publication analyses the characteristics of today's violent conflicts, the factors that influence the success and failure of peace processes, and the current strengths and weaknesses of international support. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to peace processes, and for long-term international support that lasts well beyond the peace agreement. The ...» more
The Effects of Sector Characteristics on Accountability Relationships in Service Delivery
Why do different services encounter particular constraints and opportunities in their delivery? This paper outlines a set of characteristics that can be used to differentiate between services, and between functions within them. It finds that these defining or 'fixed' characteristics may influence key relationships of accountability and control. It suggests a framework for ...» more
Common Constraints and Incentive Problems in Service Delivery
There is growing recognition that, despite significant increases in resourcing, public service delivery is still failing in many developing countries. Political and governance factors may offer at least part of the explanation. A stronger evidence base is needed to address these factors, with greater cross-country analysis that identifies some of the most common political ...» more
The Politics of Social Protection
This Note is an initial exploration of the political economy of adopting public works programmes (PWPs) to promote social protection and employment in low-income and fragile states. It examines the reasons for the popularity of public works programmes and the assumptions that underlie this, reviews the (sometimes weak) evidence base for these assumptions and draws implications ...» more