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Faculty of Business Administration (FBA)

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Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

6-19-2009

Author Affiliation

Dr. Ishrat Husain is Dean and Director at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi.

Conference Name

Learning Event organized jointly by he Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC)

Conference Location

Ottawa

Conference Dates

June 19, 2009

First Page

1

Last Page

3

Keywords

Fragile states, Post-conflict development, Donor coordination, Capacity building

Abstract / Description

There is no agreed definition of weak and fragile states as there is multiplicity of environments that characterize them. The context, history, economy, politics and social relations of each situation would differ and have to be taken into consideration. As a starting point, the following typology developed by the World Bank may be helpful:- (i) Post-conflict States (ii) Deteriorating governance environment (iii) Gradual improvement (iv) Prolonged crisis or impasse Given the multiple dimensions of state failure and human needs in fragile contexts and lessons from global thinking and practice what are the implications for development policy, programs and practice? How can external agencies / donor support the development of local capacities and local processes? How can donor support be effectively balanced between state-based approaches and strengthening non-state institutions.

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