Development Effectiveness in Fragile States

The Fragile States Group (www.oecd.org/dac/fragilestates) is a unique forum that brings together experts on governance, conflict prevention and reconstruction from bilateral and multilateral development co-operation agencies to facilitate co-ordination and share good practice to enhance development effectiveness in ‘fragile states’.

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Service Delivery in Fragile Situations

25-Jun-2008

The establishment of effective and durable public services is a first priority in fragile and conflict-affected states. Yet, the wide range of policy, technical and political issues in each country situation makes this a complex task and requires tailored approaches.

 

This report is based on the work that the DAC Fragile States Group conducted on service delivery in fragile situations in 2005-2007. It provides an understanding of the mutual influence of state fragility and service delivery and offers guidance to strengthen service provision and governance in these states.


Ensuring Fragile States Are Not Left Behind: 2007 Resource Allocations Report

20-Feb-2008

In 2006, donors have responded to the challenges posed by fragile states with more aid but aid flows to fragile states continue to be uneven, irregular, and fragmented. The OECD monitors resource flows to fragile states in an effort to help inform donor decisions and increase transparency and co-ordination

Principles for Good International Engagement in Fragile States

11-Apr-2007

Development Ministers and Heads of Agencies endorsed the Principles for Good International Engagement in Fragile States at the High Level Meeting of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) on 3-4 April 2007 in Paris. This endorsement signals a commitment to adapt our approach, policies and business practices to improve our engagement in fragile states. The DAC Fragile States Group will support implementation of the Principles, already piloted in nine countries, in all fragile states and at donors' headquarters.

The Principles are also available in French, German and Spanish.

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Ensuring Fragile States Are Not Left Behind

Ensuring Fragile States Are Not Left Behind 2007