The latest mechanism for encouraging and supporting poverty reduction in developing countries has been the __Poverty Reduction Strategy__: a policy framework incorporating a broad range of measure the government commits itself to which are aimed at reducing poverty. Donors do recognise that, to be effective, such a policy framework has to be politically 'owned'; it has to enjoy the full support of the key political actors. But experience shows that governments are adept at making the right noises and making commitments only to fail to deliver in the longer term. Very few PRSs have delivered on their promises and donors are left wondering why. \\ \\ Link to {story:Poverty Reduction Strategies (PRS) - Slide 7|label=Poverty Reduction Strategies|type=link} slide. \\ \\ 1. [DRIVERS OF CHANGE - OR STAGNATION?] 1. [BACKGROUND TO 'DRIVERS OF CHANGE' ANALYSIS] 1. [POLITICAL ECONOMY] 1. [METHODOLOGY] 1. [AID EFFECTIVENESS?] 1. [KEY FINDINGS OF 'DRIVERS OF CHANGE' STUDIES] 1. [Poverty Reduction Strategies (PRS)] 1. [The Politics of Survival] 1. [Patrimonialism] 1. [Political Incentives for Poverty Reduction] 1. [The Role of 'Good Governance' in Development] 1. [Can Aid Be Made More Effective?] 1. [Summary of Findings] \\