This book provides theoretical clarity about the concepts of failed and fragile states, which have emerged strongly since the 9/11 attacks.  Recent contributions often see the fragile state as either a problem of development or of security. This volume argues that that neither perspective on its own is a sufficient basis for good policy. In a wide-ranging treatment, drawing on large samples as well as case studies, the authors create an alternative model of the fragile state emphasizing the multidimensional, multifaceted nature of the "fragile state problematique". On the basis of their model and empirical evidence, they then derive a number of policy-relevant insights regarding the need for contextualized and ongoing country analysis, the perils and pitfalls of unstructured development assistance, and the need to move whole-of-government approaches from the realm of rhetoric to reality. In offering both a synthesis of existing research and an innovative approach to understanding the fragile state, this volume will be of great interest to students of war and conflict studies, risk, conflict management, and international relations in general. It will also be of use to practitioners in policy circles and to NGOs.

Security, Development and the Fragile State: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Policy (Routledge Studies in Intervention and Statebuilding)

Samy, Yiagadeesen

CARMENT, DAVID

Prest, Stewart

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This book provides theoretical clarity about the concepts of failed and fragile states, which have emerged strongly since the 9/11 attacks. Recent contributions often see the fragile state as either a problem of development or of security. This volume argues that that neither perspective on its own is a sufficient basis for good policy. In a wide-ranging treatment, drawing on large samples as well as case studies, the authors create an alternative model of the fragile state emphasizing the multidimensional, multifaceted nature of the "fragile state problematique". On the basis of their model and empirical evidence, they then derive a number of policy-relevant insights regarding the need for contextualized and ongoing country analysis, the perils and pitfalls of unstructured development assistance, and the need to move whole-of-government approaches from the realm of rhetoric to reality. In offering both a synthesis of existing research and an innovative approach to understanding the fragile state, this volume will be of great interest to students of war and conflict studies, risk, conflict management, and international relations in general. It will also be of use to practitioners in policy circles and to NGOs.

Security, Development and the Fragile State (Routledge Studies in Intervention and Statebuilding)

Exiting the Fragility Trap: Rethinking Our Approach to the World’s Most Fragile States (Series in Human Security)

<div> State fragility is a much-debated yet underinvestigated concept in the development and international security worlds. Based on years of research as part of the Country Indicators for Foreign Policy project at Carleton University, Exiting the Fragility Trap marks a major step toward remedying the lack of research into the so-called fragility trap. In examining the nature and dynamics of state transitions in fragile contexts, with a special emphasis on states that are trapped in fragility, David Carment and Yiagadeesen Samy ask three questions: Why do some states remain stuck in a fragility trap? What lessons can we learn from those states that have successfully transitioned from fragility to stability and resilience? And how can third-party interventions support fragile state transitions toward resilience? Carment and Samy consider fragility's evolution in three state types: countries that are trapped, countries that move in and out of fragility, and countries that have exited fragility. Large-sample empirical analysis and six comparative case studies--Pakistan and Yemen (trapped countries), Mali and Laos (in-and-out countries), and Bangladesh and Mozambique (exited countries)--drive their investigation, which breaks ground toward a new understanding of why some countries fail to see sustained progress over time. </div>

Legal Theory & Systems

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African Economic Development (Routledge Textbooks in Development Economics)

Sub-Saharan Africa is at a turning point. The barriers to economic growth seen in the 1980-2000 era are disappearing and new optimism is spreading. However, difficult goals of eliminating poverty, achieving equity and overcoming environmental threats continue. This much-needed and insightful textbook has been written to help us understand this combination of emerging improvements and significant challenges. Opening with an analysis of the main theories relating to development in Sub-Saharan Africa, the book explores all the key issues, including: <ul>
<li>Human development; </li> <li>Rapid urbanization;</li> <li>Structural and gender dimensions;</li> <li>Sustainable development and environmental issues; and</li> <li>Africa’s role in the world economy.</li> </ul> The authors use economic tools and concepts throughout, in a way that makes them accessible to students without an economics background. Readers are also aided by a wide range of case studies, on-the-ground examples and statistical information, which provide a detailed analysis of each topic. This text is also accompanied by an e-resource, featuring additional sources for students and instructors. 
African Economic Development is a clear and comprehensive textbook suitable for courses on African economic development, development economics, African studies and development studies.

Langdon, Steven

Ritter, Archibald R.M.

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Security, Development and the Fragile State: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Policy (Routledge Studies in Intervention and Statebuilding)

Security, Development and the Fragile State (Routledge Studies in Intervention and Statebuilding)

Exiting the Fragility Trap: Rethinking Our Approach to the World’s Most Fragile States (Series in Human Security)

Exiting the Fragility Trap: Rethinking Our Approach to the World’s Most Fragile States (Series in Human Security)

African Economic Development (Routledge Textbooks in Development Economics)

African Economic Development (Routledge Textbooks in Development Economics)