Policy and Practice for Developmental Leadership

About the Developmental Leadership Program (DLP)

The Developmental Leadership Program (DLP) is an international research initiative. The work is led by a small program management team, with funding provided by the Australian aid program. 

Key Aim

DLP’s core focus is on the political processes that drive or constrain development.  Our work is particularly concerned with two things: first, the critical role of leaders, elites and coalitions in forging the locally legitimate institutions that promote sustainable growth, political stability and inclusive social development; and, second, to embed a better understanding of these processes in the thinking, policy and practices of the aid community.

DLP's work comprises:

DLP is committed to promoting internal learning and to improving effectiveness and understanding of how to influence change.

We welcome opportunities for collaboration in all aspects of our work.

Latest Publications

Thursday 14th July, 2011

Politics, Leadership and Coalitions in Development - Findings, insights and guidance.pdf

from the DLP's first Research and Policy Workshop, Frankfurt 10-11 March 2011, Adrian Leftwich & Chris Wheeler, June 2011.

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Friday 22nd June, 2012

Overview and Objectives.pdf

Background Paper 05: The Developmental Leadership Program, Adrian Leftwich & Steve Hogg, February 2011.

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Thursday 3rd May, 2012

The Political Economy of Development in Africa.pdf

A joint statement from five research programmes, May 2012.

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