Transforming Fragile States - Examples of Practical Experience

doi:10.5771/9783845204147

Transforming Fragile States - Examples of Practical Experience

1. Auflage 2007

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doi.org/10.5771/9783845204147
ISBN print: 978-3-8329-2529-1
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Abstract

The problems of fragile statehood and poor government performance rank high on the international agenda for action. In many affected countries the population receives not even the most basic of social services and human rights are violated in many ways. The government is generally unable to perform its core duties. The capacities required are not in place or there is no genuine political will to undertake the necessary reforms. The consequences of poor governance hit poor and disadvantaged sections of the population disproportionately hard. The United Nations sees these states as the single most serious risk to peace and security at global and regional level. The OECD states and international organisations have undertaken to step up their commitment in fragile states. Now the international community faces the major challenge of helping to shape transition processes by means of suitable development strategies and instruments.

In the compilation Transforming Fragile States - Examples of Practical Experience experienced experts express their views. Their analyses highlight the potentials of and limitations to development-policy engagement in fragile states. Above all, however, they demonstrate how development cooperation can help support transition processes even in exceptionally unfavourable environments.

Zusammenfassung

Fragile Staatlichkeit und schlechte Regierungsführung stehen hoch auf der internationalen Agenda. In vielen der betroffenen Länder ist selbst die minimale Versorgung der Bevölkerung mit sozialen Dienstleistungen nicht gewährleistet und Menschenrechte werden auf vielfache Weise verletzt. Der Staat ist meist nicht in der Lage, seine Kernaufgaben zu erfüllen. Es fehlen entsprechende Kapazitäten oder auch der politische Wille zu Reformen. Die Folgen schlechter Regierungsführung treffen arme und benachteiligte Bevölkerungsgruppen in besonderer Weise. Den Vereinten Nationen gelten diese Staaten als wichtigste Herausforderung für Frieden und Sicherheit auf globaler und regionaler Ebene. Die OECD-Staaten und internationale Organisationen haben sich zu einem verstärktem Engagement in fragilen Staaten verpflichtet. Nun steht die internationale Gemeinschaft vor der großen Herausforderung, mit geeigneten entwicklungspolitischen Strategien und Instrumenten Transformationsprozesse mitzugestalten.

In dem Sammelband „Transforming Fragile States – Examples of Practical Experience” kommen erfahrene Expertinnen und Experten zu Wort. Ihre Analysen dokumentieren Potenziale und Grenzen eines entwicklungspolitischen Engagements in fragilen Staaten. Sie machen aber vor allem deutlich, wie entwicklungspolitische Zusammenarbeit Transformationsprozesse selbst unter schwierigen Umständen unterstützen kann.

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1–4 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 1–4
5–10 Foreword Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul 5–10
11–19 Development Cooperation in Fragile States Marina Ottaway Marina Ottaway 11–19
20–32 Taking on Responsibility in Situations of Fragile Statehood and Poor Government Performance Ludgera Klemp, Adolf Kloke-Lesch Ludgera Klemp, Adolf Kloke-Lesch 20–32
33–116 Section 1: Strengthening the State’s Legitimacy and the State’s Capacity to Act 33–116
- 33–46 Promoting Effective Governance: The Challenge Facing Technical Cooperation in Afghanistan Gisela Hayfa Gisela Hayfa 33–46
- 47–58 Transformation of Financial Cooperation in a Recovering State: Support for Peace Consolidation and Pro-Poor Growth in Sierra Leone Nicole Rudner Nicole Rudner 47–58
- 59–70 Cameroon’s Political Fragility and Contributions to Crisis Prevention by German Technical Cooperation Gerald Schmitt Gerald Schmitt 59–70
- 71–79 Fostering the State’s Capacity to Act: Observations and Experiences from South Somalia Ahmed Abdullahi, Roman Poeschke, Günter Wessel Ahmed Abdullahi, Roman Poeschke, Günter Wessel 71–79
- 80–90 Promoting Democracy in a Fragile Political Environment: The Case of Madagascar Stefanie Hanke Stefanie Hanke 80–90
- 91–103 Coordinated Instruments to Respond to Situations of Risk in a Fragile State: Nepal Annette Bremer, Katharina Hübner-Schmid, Sonja Vorwerk-Halve Annette Bremer, Katharina Hübner-Schmid, Sonja Vorwerk-Halve 91–103
- 104–116 Supporting a Constitutional Reform Process in Bolivia Annette Schwarzbauer Annette Schwarzbauer 104–116
117–198 Section 2: Promoting Human Rights and Buttressing Social Cohesion 117–198
- 117–124 Small Weapons Control and Peacebuilding in Cambodia Matthias Ries Matthias Ries 117–124
- 125–139 Promoting Collaboration between the State and Civil Society in Colombia Sabine Kurtenbach, Petra Riedle, Michael Rösch Sabine Kurtenbach, Petra Riedle, Michael Rösch 125–139
- 140–151 Bridging Some of the Gaps: Inter-Religious and Inter-Ethnic Dialogues in Nigeria Axel Harneit-Sievers Axel Harneit-Sievers 140–151
- 152–161 Development Cooperation in a Pre-State: Experiences from South Sudan Dorothee Klüppel, Cora Laes-Fettback, Michael Hippler Dorothee Klüppel, Cora Laes-Fettback, Michael Hippler 152–161
- 162–175 Supporting Equal Chances for Women in a Fragile State: Yemen Sabine Wenz Sabine Wenz 162–175
- 176–198 Promoting Marginalised Children and Youth in Fragile States – Lessons Learnt from Sierra Leone Rüdiger Blumör Rüdiger Blumör 176–198
199–260 Section 3: Regional Approaches to Stabilisation 199–260
- 199–221 Promoting Regional Organisations as a Contribution to Stabilising Fragile States Bernadette Schulz Bernadette Schulz 199–221
- 222–241 Regional Approaches to Stabilisation: The International Conference on the Great Lakes Gerald Duda Gerald Duda 222–241
- 242–260 Regional Approaches to Stabilisation: Stabilising the Neighbourhood – Europe’s Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe Christian Dick, Dominik Meier Christian Dick, Dominik Meier 242–260
261–302 Section 4: Supporting Fragile States through Multilateral Organisations 261–302
- 261–272 The OECD’s Work on Fragile States and Situations Karim Morcos, Anne Friederike Röder Karim Morcos, Anne Friederike Röder 261–272
- 273–286 The World Bank’s Approach to Fragile States: Overview and Challenges Susanne Dorasil Susanne Dorasil 273–286
- 287–302 Challenges of Supporting Democratic Governance in Fragile Contexts – UNDP Noha El-Mikawy, Lincoln A. Mitchell Noha El-Mikawy, Lincoln A. Mitchell 287–302
303–330 Concluding Remarks 303–330
- 303–318 Capacity Development in Fragile States Ulrike Ebeling, Thomas Kampffmeyer, Armin K. Nolting, Roman Poeschke Ulrike Ebeling, Thomas Kampffmeyer, Armin K. Nolting, Roman Poeschke 303–318
- 319–330 Academic Assessment: The Case Studies in the Light of the International Conceptual Debate Stephan Klingebiel Stephan Klingebiel 319–330
331–342 Annexes 331–342
- 331–333 I. Fragile States: Policy Commitment and Principles for Good International Engagement in Fragile States and Situations (OECD DAC) Version: DCD/DAC (2007) 29, 20 March 2007 331–333
- 334–342 II. List of Fragile and Poorly Governed States 334–342
343–350 Contributors 343–350
351–356 Index 351–356

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