Beyond 'lack of political will': elaborating political economy concepts to advance 'thinking and working politically'; Comment on "Health coverage and financial protection in Uganda: a political economy perspective" Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Political economy analysis (PEA) has been advanced as critical to understanding the political dimensions of policy change processes. However, PE is not a theory on its own but draws on several concepts. Nannini et al., in concert with other scholars, emphasise that politics is characterised by conflict, contestation and negotiation over interests, ideas and power as various agents attempt to influence their context. This commentary reflects ...