“Since 2007, OECD DAC members have been signed up to state-building as the ‘central objective’ of their engagement in fragile and conflict-affected situations. It is a compelling narrative: deliver basic services (health, education water and sanitation) and – voilà! – better prospects for long-term peace and stability.”
Read more: http://www.odi.org.uk/opinion/6884-service-delivery-state-building-conflicted-affected-states [^]