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28-Aug-2008
The OECD-DAC “Principles for Good International Engagement in Fragile States and Situations” prioritise state building as the central objective of international partnerships in fragile situations. In 2007, the DAC’s Fragile States Group (FSG) initiated a workstream on state building to assist the international community arrive at a more consistent understanding of what state building means. This fact sheet summarises the FSG’s initial findings on the nature of state building in situations of fragility.
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06-Aug-2008
This report aims to fill a significant gap and bring greater clarity to the policy discussion about state building. It offers important insights into the causes and features of fragility, and how states can reach stability and resilience over time. The report highlights that state building needs to be seen in the context of state formation and state-society relations. It provides practical recommendations for donors that wish to support national state-building processes.
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25-Jun-2008
The establishment of effective and durable public services is a first priority in situations of fragility and conflict. This report is based on the work that the DAC Fragile States Group conducted 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.
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05-May-2008
Security System Reform in-country consultations have been launched by the OECD to close the gap between policy and practice and influence results on the ground.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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