The development landscape in fragile states is often one of governments, donors and local civil society vying for influence and claiming roles in an attempt to address the problems that derive from fragility itself.
So where do international nongovernmental organizations fit into the equation?
This question was discussed Friday by researchers as well as representatives from international NGOs and donors during a closed-door session at the Brookings Institution, following the publication of a new policy paper for engagement in fragile states.
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Jeff Tyson@jtyson21
Jeff is a former global development reporter for Devex. Based in Washington, D.C., he covers multilateral affairs, U.S. aid, and international development trends. He has worked with human rights organizations in both Senegal and the U.S., and prior to joining Devex worked as a production assistant at National Public Radio. He holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in international relations and French from the University of Rochester.
