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Under Challenging Conditions: Development Cooperation in Fragile States
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Deutsches Evaluierungsinstitut der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (DEval)
Abstract According to the influential understanding set out by Max Weber, a defining characteristic of states is their monopoly on the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory (authority). Another defining element is their ability to create binding rules for society as a whole and to provide... view more
According to the influential understanding set out by Max Weber, a defining characteristic of states is their monopoly on the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory (authority). Another defining element is their ability to create binding rules for society as a whole and to provide basic services (capacity). Finally, the foundation of stable statehood is the population’s shared belief in the rightfulness of the state's rule (legitimacy). Wherever at least one of these three dimensions - authority, capacity and legitimacy - is clearly limited, the definition of fragile statehood is met. Violent intrastate conflicts challenge the state’s monopoly on the use of force. States that cannot sufficiently protect property rights or fail to provide basic services are limited in their capacity. If citizens lose confidence in the adequacy and lawfulness of the state's actions, this diminishes state legitimacy.... view less
Keywords
failed state; statehood; legitimacy; development policy; cooperation; effectiveness
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
humanitarian-development; fragile contexts; geospatial impact evaluation; development financing; development cooperation
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
City
Bonn
Page/Pages
111 p.
ISBN
978-3-96126-202-1
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0