Changing local capacities, roles and ownership and the use of new technologies: Social media platforms, resourcing and financing and partnerships and coordination
Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute
(an independent think tank working on the Horn Africa)
Governance and Leadership for Senior Government
Officials of Somalia and South Sudan,
Dec 9, 2013, Addis Ababa
Why is State Building an Important arena of Political Theory & Public Policy?
There is growing concern among politicians, development agencies and academicians about weak, fragile, or failing states. This concern has been mainly driven by the recognition that fragile states serve as a base for terrorist groups, organized crime and other international security threats. Concern over the inability of fragile states to provide basic social services and security to their own citizens has also been widely recognized.
What is state failure?
The fundamental failure of the state to perform core functions necessary to meet the basic needs of its citizens characterizes failure. Such states are incapable of ensuring basic security for their citizens and are unable to maintain the rule of law and justice. Fragile states are also incapable of providing basic social services and economic opportunities to their citizens. The state also often lacks legitimacy and support from a significant amount of the population.
Security and development require resilient states that are able to fulfill their responsibilities to their citizens. Successful state building will contribute to human security, development and international stability. State building is a critically important though a highly challenging endeavor.
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