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Exploring Complexity Science in Aid Policy & Practice

This event explores the application of complexity science in aid policy and practice. It analyzes the results, identifies problems, and establishes and implements effective policies. Leading thinkers in complexity science and development will share their insights and practical methods. Join us to explore the potential implications and collaborate on innovative solutions.

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Exploring Complexity Science in Aid Policy & Practice

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  1. Exploring the Science of Complexity Exploring the Science of Complexity in Aid Policy and Practice ODI, London 9th July 2008

  2. Commission research Analyse the results Choose the best option Establish the policy Implement the policy Evaluation Policy Processes Identify the problem

  3. Policy Processes Affected Donors Policy Formulation Legislative Agenda Setting Decision Making Civil Society Ministries Monitoring and Evaluation Policy Implementation Private Sector

  4. Complexity science • A loosely bound collection of ideas, principles and influences from • fractal geometry • cybernetics • complex adaptive systems • postmodernism • systems thinking • chaos theory • Discovery of similar patterns, processes and relationships in a wide variety of phenomena • related to the nature and dynamics of change • Some fantastic images

  5. Chemical reactions…

  6. Genetics and cells…

  7. How the brain works…

  8. Animal populations and social structures…

  9. Human settlements…

  10. Global financial markets...

  11. The formation of cyclones...

  12. The evolution of galaxies...

  13. Efforts to apply ideas • Arthur, Ormerod - Economics • Stacey, Mitleton-Kelly, Snowden - Organisations • Jervis, Urry, Cutler - Intl relations • De Mancha - History • Gilchrist - Community development • Education policy - Sanders and McCabe • Health policy - Zimmerman • Government reform - Chapman • Strategic thinking - Saunders

  14. In aid and development... • Uphoff, 1990s • Chambers, 1997 • Sellamna, 1999 • IDRC, Outcome Mapping, 2001 • Warner, 2001 • Rihani, 2002 • Lansing and Miller, 2003 • Inclusive Aid, 2004 • ECDPM, 2004-06 • Eyben, 2006 • Guijt, various • Davies, Network Analysis, various

  15. Questions remain... • What do we mean when we say “complexity science” • How can the concepts be utilised in aid policy and practice? • What practical methods enable the concepts to be utilised? • What implications are there?

  16. Today we have... • Leading thinkers in complexity • Eve Middleton-Kelly; Ralph Stacey • Complexity science and development • Ben Ramalingam; Robert Chambers; Chris Mowles • “Open space” on methods • Rick Davies; Vicky Cosstick; Sean Lowrie; Simon Hearn and Harry Jones; Enrique Mendizabal • “Peer assist” on applications • Plan International; Tearfund; Vietnam Academy; IDS

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