Topical and Sectoral Studies

Contents (PDF/410KB)

Cover

Introduction: Overview of the Study (PDF/101KB)

Chapter 1.What is the International Agenda for Fragile States? (PDF/117KB)

• 1-1. Background to the international agenda for fragile states
• 1-2. Definition and scope of “fragile state” in the international community
• 1-3. Main points of fragile states theories
• 1-4. Analysis and assessment of the fragility status of developing countries　in the international community

Chapter 2. Experiences and lessons from assistance to fragile states (PDF/263KB)

• 2-1. Experience and lessons from assistance to fragile states
• 2-2. Case studies findings
• 2-3. Findings from the Afghanistan case study

Chapter 3. Suggestions for a long-term aid approach based on state fragility (PDF/115KB)

• 3-1. Viewpoints for attenuating rather than exacerbating state fragility and instability factors
• 3-2. Scope and sequence of development assistance for increasing resilience to state fragility and risk
• 3-3. Suggestions on effective approaches for increasing state resilience against fragility and risks