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The conventional paradigm in political economy routinely treats living, complex, adaptive social systems as machine-like objects. This treatment has driven political economists to oversimplify big, complex social processes using mechanical models, or to ignore them altogether. In development, this has led to theoretical dead ends, trivial agendas, or failed public policies. This article proposes an alternative paradigm: adaptive political economy. It recognizes that social systems are...
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The aim of this paper is to highlight several frameworks that changemakers can employ to assist them in thinking about, planning, and evaluating their efforts to change or transform systems. The paper is based on the idea that changemakers may have an easier time getting on the same page about what they are trying to accomplish if they have some common language about the different degrees, orders, or levels of change they seek. The paper goes further in exploring different types of change...
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This foundation paper introduces the core ideas behind systems transformation and summarizes the most current thinking about how deep, structural change actually unfolds. It integrates insights from systems science, social innovation, sustainability transitions, and evaluation to clarify the mechanisms, patterns, and conditions that distinguish transformative change from more incremental forms of improvement. Designed as an accessible primer, it helps change-makers build a shared...
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Introduction Learning Health Systems (LHSs) offer potential for transforming healthcare through continuous learning and improvement. However, the current literature lacks a robust connection between theory and practice, limiting knowledge transferability across diverse healthcare environments. This article proposes a novel framework for integrating theorizing and continuous evaluation into LHSs, illustrated through the case of the Bipolar Action Network (The Network). Methods We use a...
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A tool to deepen your understanding of the status quo, envision desirable futures, and engage with ecosystems more intentionally.
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A curated collection of resources on Adaptive Management and MEL in International Development
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Essential how-to guidance for government product managers and digital teams.
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A living library of practical tools, frameworks, and case studies designed to support practitioners in complex collaborations. Many-to-Many System -aims to support collaborations tackling complex, entangled challenges where disrupting norms and values, ownership, and power is essential. Solving today’s complex, interconnected problems requires what we term “complex collaborations” - bringing together many diverse groups (public, private, civic) with many new perspectives, including future...
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