Fragile states

In fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS), weak institutions, chronic instability, and repeated shocks have stalled growth for many years. With bold reforms and sustained global backing, FCS economies could harness untapped resources and demo...

The Mobile Salary Payment (MSP) reform in Afghanistan was an ambitious effort to build administrative capacity in one of the world’s most fragile states. Evidence on its impacts sheds light on what helps to improve state performance, and how fragilit...

How does the World Bank support countries hit by natural disasters?

Minouche Shafik, Director of LSE, discusses the importance of a healthy private sector in the recovery of fragile economies.

Eliana La Ferrara outlines four ways to improve state functionality in fragile environments.

With decades of experience working with international donors, Alex Thier lists three key lessons to effect change and build capacity in fragile states.

Eliana La Ferrara outlines four ways to improve state functionality in fragile environments.