Looking Like a State : Techniques of Persistent Failure in State Capability for Implementation

Andrews, Matt, Pritchett, Lant and Woolcock, Michael (2012). Looking Like a State : Techniques of Persistent Failure in State Capability for Implementation. UNU-WIDER.

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  • Sub-type Working paper
    Author Andrews, Matt
    Pritchett, Lant
    Woolcock, Michael
    Title Looking Like a State : Techniques of Persistent Failure in State Capability for Implementation
    Volume/Issue No. 2012/63
    Publication Date 2012
    Place of Publication Helsinki
    Publisher UNU-WIDER
    Pages 24
    Language eng
    Abstract

    In many nations today the state has little capability to carry out even basic functions like security, policing, regulation or core service delivery. Enhancing this capability, especially in fragile states, is a long-term task. Countries like Haiti or Lib

    UNU Topics of Focus Economic development
    Keyword Economic development
    Economic policy
    Organizational behavior
    Copyright Holder UNU-WIDER
    Copyright Year 2012
    Copyright type Fair use permitted
    ISSN 17987237
    ISBN 9789292305260
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