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

OECD DAC Handbook on Security System Reform: Supporting Security and Justice

04-Feb-2008

The OECD DAC Handbook on Security System Reform is an operational manual designed by and for international actors working to address insecurity and to support access to justice.

Evaluating Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Activities:

04-Feb-2008

As growing shares of aid resources, time and energy are being devoted to preventing conflict and building peace, more evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of these endeavours is essential. To support more systematic lessons learning and improve impact, the CPDC has been working with the Evaluation Network to develop draft guidance on evaluating conflict prevention and peacebuilding activities.

Whole of Government Approaches in Fragile States

13-Dec-2006

The future of fragile and failing states have increasingly become a preoccupation of the international community. Fragile states face problems in a wide range of domains, indicating the need for a mix of actors,instruments, incentives and interventions. Political, security, economic and social spheres are interdependent: failure in one risks failure in all.  A 'whole of government approach' (WGA) to fragile states has become imperative.

This study assesses existing WGAs and lays out the rationale for using such a WGA in fragile states and addresses common challenges.

Security System Reform and Governance (DAC Guidelines and Reference Series)

24-Jun-2005

This new DAC publication illustrates how SSR is fundamentally important to effective conflict prevention and peace-building. An accountable and efficient security system, operating under civilian control within a democratic context, helps ensure and sustain the stability that is necessary for development to occur. The publication suggests ways to engage with partner countries to make assistance to security sector reform more effective. It is accompanied by a Policy Brief .