The project brings together economists and political scientists to investigate the use of field experiments in the study of governance, and their l...
Governance & Fragility
Governance & Fragility
Governance has become a major concern for both donors and aid recipient countries since the late 1980s. Very poor quality governance is also one of the defining characteristics of state fragility, and social unrest and violence may both exacerbate and be caused by weak institutions. Our work draws on some 80 studies prepared by UNU-WIDER’s global network.
An integral part of development is the expansion of capability of the state to carry out its responsibilities and effectively both impose obligatio... UNU-WIDER / Jan 2013 |
What are the barriers to effectiveness of civil service in developing countries? How can effective civil service reform policies be designed? UNU-WIDER / Jan 2013 |
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With Africa’s increasing urbanization, governments and local authorities - supported by donors - are under pressure to provide better urban service... CARL-GUSTAV LINDÉN / Dec 2012 |
Foreign aid can exhibit multiple impacts on a developing country’s political economy. UNU-WIDER / Dec 2012 |
UNU-WIDER Fellow and ReCom programme Governance and Fragility theme leader Danielle Resnick explains the logic and findings of the research project... Danielle Resnick, Research Fellow, UNU-W |