Bøker av James Michel

"Fragility"-the combination of poor governance, limited institutional capability, low social cohesion, and weak legitimacy-leads to erosion of the social contract and diminished resilience. This study reviews how the international community has responded to this challenge and offers ideas on how that response can be improved.

In September 2015, world leaders adopted a new post-2015 development agenda, centered on 17 Sustainable Development Goals intended to transform the world. This report provides basic information about the new agenda-its content, aspirations, and global partnership approach.

There is a broad and enduring international consensus that good governance and the rule of law are important for the attainment of sustainable development results. But recognizing that good governance is important for development is one thing; carrying out effective international programs to support improved governance is something very different.