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.