1.3 Aid, democracy and development - Eric Werker
Channel: UNU-WIDER
Date: 2022-06-03

Eric Werker presents his paper "Waiting on a miracle? Growth episodes and the dynamics of state fragility" as part of the Aid, democracy and development" session of the 2022 WIDER Development Conference "The puzzle of peace – towards inclusive development in fragile contexts."

Development aid, democratization and development have become increasingly interconnected. Yet, one of the most contentious questions remains whether and how development agencies and donors can best support democratization efforts, facilitate the consolidation of democracy and help bolster long-term economic and human development. This session will look at the politics of growth and development in fragile states and discuss which role foreign aid can play in fostering good governance and development. It will also debate what role demographic factors such as ethnicity or so-called youth bulges (i.e. exceptionally large youth cohorts) play in shaping fragility of developing countries and how best to help countries recover economically. 

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