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Not_that_PeterEvans
@PeterEvans_Guv
On manoeuvres in development, governance, anti-corruption. Evidence into policy & practice. Ex Director U4 Anti-Corruption RC. Ex FCDO RTs not endorsing.
Oct 6, 2023 • 13 tweets • 4 min read
Friday🧵& Substack Essay
Gambling on corruption vs. practical politics for all

In 'mainstream development' (big budget health, education, climate, growth), being the 'whaddabout the politics?' guy can be lonely.

Saying 'political economy' can also annoy/confuse....

1/11 Image Political economy for all!

So the mainstream success of @gamblingondev 's very political book (GoD!) is thrilling, showcasing political economy factors - elites, bargains, deals, equilibria- but in a very engaging, practical, persuasive way.
2/11hurstpublishers.com/book/gambling-…
May 29, 2020 • 25 tweets • 8 min read
POLITICAL RESEARCH IS GOOD FOR YOU!

(...in the end)

I’ve been commissioning applied* political analysis & research in big development sectors since the '00s.

*applied = practical, actionable, plain language.

Pol science, Pol economy, Pol research.

1/22 I preach to the converted @hamarquette @mushtaqkhan100 @fp2p @Jimnosredna @Fromagehomme @GoodfellowTom @pmheywood @Brianlevy387 @alanhudson1 @GlobalDevInst @nomhossain @ICTDTax @cblatts

but this thread is really for Big Sector friends (health, growth, educ, livelihoods)
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