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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’.
See more about recent and ongoing work in the Fragile States Group
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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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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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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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