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Development Partnership International

Development Partnership International

We promote good governance through policy dialogue, participatory approach, capacity building and partnership arrangements, focusing on Eastern European and Asian countries.

Our comparative advantages

We believe in the power of participation, partnership and dialogue.

Cultural relevance

We understand the local context. Those working for us are either from these countries themselves or have had extensive exposure to their cultures.

Local partners

We work with local partners (consultants, institutions and organisations) to ensure local-capacity utilisation.

Cross-country practices

We promote the exchange of cross-country practices and innovations.

Building on evidence

We aim to be on the cutting edge of development research related to our core areas.

How It Works

How It Works

We bridge the gaps between

  • People and institutions
  • State and non-state actors
  • International players and domestic stakeholders
  • Development practice and research
  • Humanitarian interventions and development work
  • East and West

Core Areas

Areas of expertise

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Democratic governance

Democratic governance and instituional capacities.

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Decentralisation

Decentralised service provision.

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Civil society

Civil society capacities and community participation.

Partnership

Public-private partnership.

Aid coordination

Aid coordination and policy development.

DPI management and partners

Participatory programs and project management. Knowledge management and networking.

Our services

Our services

The service we offer is specifically designed to meet your needs.

  • Project and programs planning
  • Thematic backstopping
  • Facilitation and training
  • Moinitoring and evaluation
  • Capacity assessements
  • Networking and exchange
  • Aid coordination design
  • Policy and reform dialogue

Countries where we work: Photo impressions.

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Ukraine. Recovery and reconstruction strategies.

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Ukraine. Policy dialogue, aid coordination.

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Ukraine. Decentralisation reform support and decentralised services.

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Ukraine. Education reform.

Staff and Partners

DPI experts and partners

Apart from the manager, DPI does not have full-term staff. It sets up teams and draws on resources of its partner experts and institutions in the field to meet the requirements of specific mandates and projects.

Staff and Partners
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Olena Krylova-Mueller

Managing Director

MA in Governance and Development, Institute of Development Studies, Sussex University

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East European Development Institute

(Kyiv, Ukraine)

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Ximpulse GmbH

(Bern, Switzerland)
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Skat Consulting

(St. Gallen, Switzerland)