February 2014

PB9 Political settlements: old wine in new bottles?

Development Policy Centre Policy Brief No. 9
by Björn Dressel and Sinclair Dinnen
Abstract:

The concept of political settlements has gained considerable traction in development circles in recent years, albeit more as a subject of debate among scholars and development practitioners than as something that routinely informs donor interventions. This policy brief explains the concept of political settlements and examines its potential for development policy and practice.

Suggested citation:

Dressel, B. & Dinnen, S. 2014, ‘Political settlements: old wine in new bottles?’, Policy Brief No. 9, Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University, Canberra.