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

2. PREM Political Economy Course April 2007 -- Michael Baxter 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

3. PREM Political Economy Course April 2007 -- Michael Baxter 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

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

5. PREM Political Economy Course April 2007 -- Michael Baxter 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

6. PREM Political Economy Course April 2007 -- Michael Baxter 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