monograph January 25, 2017

The Fallacy of Fragile State Indices : is there a 'Fragility Trap'?

Measurement, Incentives and Policy Use

Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)

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The Fallacy of Fragile State Indices : is there a 'Fragility Trap'?

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Publisher Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)

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["Fragility" "Indices" "Measurement" "Governance" "Policy" "Diagnostics"]

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It urges donors and governments to use transparent, problem-focused metrics that guide reforms rather than stigmatize countries.

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Abstract

This critique dissects popular fragility indices, highlighting conceptual overlaps, data gaps and perverse incentives. It proposes context-aware diagnostics that privilege administrative capability, service reliability and conflict resolution over composite league tables.

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BIISS (2017). The Fallacy of Fragile State Indices : is there a 'Fragility Trap'?. Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS).

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