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Understanding Political Economy in Southern Africa: Challenges and Solutions

Explore the complexities of political economy in Southern Africa, addressing challenges like slow project implementation, AAA issues, and the need for meaningful programs. Learn about global mandates, aid effectiveness, resource revenues, and getting started strategies in this insightful course.

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Understanding Political Economy in Southern Africa: Challenges and Solutions

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  1. Country Perspectives on Political Economy Thoughts and Examples from Southern Africa

  2. Insufficient Attention… • Projects – slow start-up, slow implementation, counter-part fund problems, policy environment failures… • AAA – little support, no dissemination/discussion, irrelevant outcomes… • Program – maybe non-contentious but… not directed at key issues, limited results • Need to take account of political economy to identify constraints and challenges, and to design meaningful programs PREM Political Economy Course April 2007 -- Michael Baxter

  3. Other Political Economies The World Bank (and “HQ”) • Plethora of global/vertical mandates and supply driven programs • Popular country syndrome, or development tourism • Managing managers International interests • Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness • Bi-lateral priorities PREM Political Economy Course April 2007 -- Michael Baxter

  4. No Go Zones? • Resource revenues • Land markets • Decision-making on policy • Economic ownership issues • Articles of Agreement PREM Political Economy Course April 2007 -- Michael Baxter

  5. Getting Started • Build interest and confidence – use examples of gains, other country experience. Even political advantage. • Distinguish short/medium/long-term goals • Assign ownership – respond to demand, support local initiative • Use a range of tools – personal discussions, skilled teams, workshops, analysis PREM Political Economy Course April 2007 -- Michael Baxter

  6. Expectations • Government demand – judicial sector, fiscal regimes, procurement reform, tax administration, corruption survey • Donor expectations – Bank leadership, participation, assignment to core competencies • Civil society – leadership and becoming a proxy • Of Team Leaders and others – be aware, listen, identify outcomes, look for winners/losers, think local, review culture and history, skill-up teams, collaborate PREM Political Economy Course April 2007 -- Michael Baxter

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