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Conflict & Fragile States

Why we need to work more effectively in fragile states (pdf 414kb)

The issue of fragile states has gained increasing focus in approaches to and discussions of development. This paper provides a clear analysis of how the term fragile state is defined, why fragile states matter, and the challenges associated with implementing aid and development in a fragile state environment.

 

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