). To this end, an alternative approach to the theory, measurement and practice of engaging with fragile states is outlined …

The coherence and effectiveness of engagement with the world.s .fragile and conflict-affected states..beyond ethical …

Despite informality being the norm in conflict-affected countries, most estimates of the impact of conflict on economic … activity rely on formal sector data. Using high-frequency data from Afghanistan, this paper assesses how surges in conflict … and the period of reference is 2012-2016. The results show that an increase in conflict-related casualties has a strong …

Despite informality being the norm in conflict-affected countries, most estimates of the impact of conflict on economic … activity rely on formal sector data. Using high-frequency data from Afghanistan, this paper assesses how surges in conflict … in conflict-related casualties has a strong negative impact on formal economic activity in the following quarter and a …

means for advancing those ends. This paper argues that more attention should be given to conflict prevention as a policy … architecture in general. The paper shows that violent conflict is a major obstacle to achieving the MDGs; it identifies 64 worst … performing countries and finds that the majority have experienced violent internal conflict, and/or are vulnerable because of the …