
Fragile States
Today a billion people, including about 340 million of the world''s extreme poor, are estimated to live in ''fragile states''. This group of low-income countries are often trapped in cycles of conflict and poverty, which make them acutely vulnerable to a range of shocks and crises.
This engaging book defines and clarifies what we mean by fragile states, examining their characteristics in relation ...
Today a billion people, including about 340 million of the world''s extreme poor, are estimated to live in ''fragile states''. This group of low-income countries are often trapped in cycles of conflict and poverty, which make them acutely vulnerable to a range of shocks and crises.
This engaging book defines and clarifies what we mean by fragile states, examining their characteristics in relation ...