Publication
2012
This paper demonstrates that, empirically, state fragility – conceptualized as a multi-dimensional phenomenon along the categories of authority, capacity and legitimacy – comes in several distinct configurations. The authors argue that current approaches towards measuring fragility do not properly account for the diversity of fragile situations. By assigning countries to certain problem constellations, the approach outlined in this paper can lead to a better understanding of challenges in these countries.
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Author | Jörn Grävingholt, Sebastian Ziaja, Merle Kreibaum |
Series | DIE Discussion Paper |
Issue | 3 |
Publisher | German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) |
Copyright | © 2012 German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) |