Germany: Web links and publications relating to conflict prevention and fragile states

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is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development (BMZ) framework of action for German development cooperation with partner countries characterised by difficult situations, to help foster development-oriented transformation processes, reducing the causes of fragile statehood and poor government performance and strengthening the capacity for non-violent social change. This Strategy is also intended as a guide for Germany’s development policy engagement in multilateral organisations.
On development-based and military responses to new security challenges – A BMZ discussion paper (2004)
Seeks to make a contribution to the ongoing debate on how and under what terms development cooperation and military interventions can and must work together in helping to shape conditions in other countries.
Promoting Good Governance in Post-Conflict Societies (2006)
Summarises the features of governance in post-conflict societies and discusses some of the strategies for promoting good governance in development co-operation. Intends to clarify how good governance can be promoted in post-conflict societies and which role development cooperation could play in this context.