Area of Work

Political Economy Analysis (PEA)

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Decoding Power, Shaping Reform

At South Consulting, we go beyond surface-level analysis to expose the hidden rules, interests, and incentives shaping development outcomes across Africa.

Why work with South?

1. Real-Time Election Analysis
Mapping risks and opportunities during transitions
✔ Elite bargaining dynamics
✔ Constituency-level trend forecasting
✔ Scenario planning

2. Sectoral Deep Dives
Why reforms succeed or stall
✔ Extractive industries governance
✔ Health financing bottlenecks
✔ Land reform blockages

3. Institutional X-Rays
Diagnosing implementation gaps
✔ Informal vs. formal power structures
✔ Incentive alignment frameworks
✔ Resistance mitigation strategies

 

Our Methodology

The 5-Point Dissection:

  1. Stakeholder Cartography – Who wins/loses from change?

  2. Formal-Informal Rule Mapping – Where do real decisions happen?

  3. Incentive Diagnostics – What drives behavior?

  4. Scenario Testing – How might shocks reshape the landscape?

  5. Entry Point Prioritization – Where to intervene?

Toolkit Spotlight:
Power-Lever Matrix – Visually plots influence vs. reform

 

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