How does the World Bank work on Fragile States?
The World Bank takes a differentiated approach to individual Fragile States, attempting to carefully attenuate interventions to the specific challenges being faced by each country (this is in accordance with the first of the OECD DAC Principles of Good International Engagement with Fragile States). Still, some classification is helpful in understanding the scope of the challenges and the Fragile and Conflict-Affected States Group has found it helpful to differentiate between four types of fragile states: 1. Post-Conflict Countries: Those countries which have recently experienced conflict and have made some commitment to peace through a credible peace event, such as a peace agreement, ceasefire or extensive political reforms. In these countries the Bank is often involved proactively in helping to encourage development and quick wins so that peace dividends are readily apparent. 2. Re-engaging and Turnaround Countries: Those countries which have been disengaged from the Bank for an exten
