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A fragile state has several attributes. Common indicators include a state whose central government is so weak or ineffective that it has little practical control over much of its territory; non-provision of public services; widespread corruption and criminality; refugees and involuntary movement of populations; and sharp economic decline. [1]
The Fragile States Index (FSI; formerly the Failed States Index) is an annual report mainly published and supported by the American think tank the Fund for Peace.The FSI is also published by the American magazine Foreign Policy from 2005 to 2018, then by The New Humanitarian since 2019. [1]
A fragile state or weak state is a country characterized by weak state capacity or weak state legitimacy leaving citizens vulnerable to a range of shocks. The World Bank, for example, deems a country to be ‘fragile’ if it (a) is eligible for assistance (i.e., a grant) from the International Development Association (IDA), (b) has had a UN peacekeeping mission in the last three years, and (c ...
A failed state is a state that has lost its ability to fulfill fundamental security and development functions, lacking effective control over its territory and borders. . Common characteristics of a failed state include a government incapable of tax collection, law enforcement, security assurance, territorial control, political or civil office staffing, and infrastructure maintenan
List of sovereign states by economic freedom; List of sovereign states by male to female income ratio; List of sovereign states by market capitalization of listed domestic companies; List of sovereign states by Official Development Assistance received; List of sovereign states by research and development spending
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The lists generally cover topics related to sovereign countries; however, states with limited recognition are also included. Topical country articles Main articles ...
List of countries by number of scientific and technical journal articles; List of countries by secondary education attainment; List of countries by sector composition of the labor force; List of sovereign states by sex ratio; List of socialist states; List of proposed state mergers; List of countries by stem cell research trials