This resource guide introduces some of the best literature on the causes, characteristics and impact of state fragility and the challenge of aid effectiveness and lessons learned from international engagement in these contexts. It highlights the major critical debates that are ongoing within the international development and academic community in relation to understanding and responding to fragile situations. It is intended primarily as a reference guide for policymakers. New publications and emerging issues will be incorporated on a quarterly basis.
The guide was written by Claire Mcloughlin (GSDRC) in August 2009, in close collaboration with Professor Jo Beall (University of Cape Town) and Alina Rocha Menocal (Overseas Development Institute). The GSDRC also appreciates the contributions made by Alex Stevens (DFID) and Frederick Golooba Mutebi (Institute of Social Research, Kampala). Comments, questions or documents can be sent to Claire Mcloughlin.
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Armed Violence Reduction: Enabling Development
Community-based Approaches to Peacebuilding in Conflict-affected and Fragile Contexts
Peacekeepers Among Poppies: Afghanistan, Illicit Economies and Intervention
The Legacy of Four Vetting Programs: An Empirical Review
Peacebuilding and Statebuilding: An Invitation for Reflection - Interpeace's Experiences
Deteriorating Governance: What is the literature on deteriorating governance, including evidence ...
The World Bank in Fragile States: What knowledge/analysis exists on the performance of the World ...
Community-based Approaches and the Extractives Sector in Situations of Fragility and Conflict: ...