Leni Wild

Research Fellow, Politics and Governance

Leni Wild has a particular interest in governance and service delivery; aid, accountability and democracy promotion; and support to fragile states and post-conflict countries. This is underpinned by strong skills in political economy analysis and knowledge of aid effectiveness. She has conducted fieldwork in Eastern Africa (Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, South Sudan) and parts of Asia (China, Nepal).

She was previously a Research Fellow in the international team at the Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr) and Research Officer at Education Action, an NGO working in post-conflict countries, where she managed programmes in Northern Uganda, Sierra Leone and Gaza.

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The UK's approach to linking development and security

Publication - Discussion papers - 4 May 2012

ODI Working Papers 347

Samir Elhawary and Leni Wild

This Working Paper focuses on the UK’s approach to linking development and security in both policy and practice.

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Where can Japanese Official Development Assistance add value?

Publication - Briefing papers - 8 February 2012

ODI Project Briefings 71

Alina Rocha Menocal and Leni Wild

This Project Briefing synthesises the main findings and key messages that emerged from research which was undertaken to inform future Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) policy discussions within the Japanese government and beyond. It highlights areas where Japan has something distinctive to offer and where it has the potential to add substantial value to international development efforts in a new global context.

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Positioning Japan’s ODA as a leader in its field

Publication - Research reports and studies - 1 February 2012

Leni Wild and Lisa Denney, with Alina Rocha Menocal

This report examines how Japan might enhance its profile and influence in the development field, with a particular focus on achieving this within the UK context.

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Understanding the politics of service delivery

Event - Workshop - 16 January 2012 09:00 - 16:30 (GMT+00)

This event showcased some recent examples of political economy and governance analysis for service delivery, to identify some of the common challenges but also potential solutions for working towards more politically informed aid interventions. A particular focus was on what this means for NGOs and other intermediary organisations which play roles in funding and delivering basic services in developing countries.

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WASH service delivery in conflict-affected and fragile states

Projects - January 2012 to December 2012

This research will examine Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes to identify the ways they impact on Peace/State Building. Based on this analysis, it will make recommendations for how future WASH programming can be designed and delivered to maximise their positive contribution to peace-and state building.

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