Political economy analysis: Topic guide
This guide provides pointers to literature on political economy analysis and evidence of its impact on aid effectiveness
Abstract
Political economy analysis (PEA) aims to situate development interventions within an understanding of the prevailing political and economic processes in society – specifically, the incentives, relationships, and distribution and contestation of power between different groups and individuals. Such an analysis can support more politically feasible and therefore more effective development strategies by setting realistic expectations of what can be achieved, over what timescale, and the risks involved. 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.
Citation
Mcloughlin, C. Political economy analysis: Topic guide. Governance and Social Development Resource Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK (2014) 26 pp.
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