Aid Effectiveness in Fragile States
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What is the status of this document?
This tool was revised and approved by the Steering Group on 7th August 2008.
Last updated 7th August 2008.
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Aid Effectiveness in Fragile States Guideline | PDF (83kb)
This document is a guideline and must be consulted and applied as appropriate.
What does this guideline cover?
This guideline explains what is meant by the term ‘fragile states’ and outlines the DAC Principles for Good Engagement in Fragile States and Situations, which NZAID has committed to. It then provides basic guidance to staff about how to promote the principles in a relationship with a partner in a fragile state or situation, or in discussions with other government agencies about engagement in situations of fragility. It is supported by an Issues Paper, which is available on the intranet.
What will this guideline do?
The guideline will:
- assist programme staff to apply the Principles to their engagement in situations of fragility
- promote consistency for NZAID’s engagement in situations of fragility across the various programmes in the agency
- assist NZAID staff to apply these DAC principles to whole of government engagements in situations of fragility.
Who is this guideline for?
This guideline is for any NZAID staff member whose work requires them to engage with programmes in situations of fragility, or in whole of government discussions related to situations of fragility.
It is particularly relevant to Team Leaders, DPMs and NZAID Managers, other programme staff; and SAEG Advisors, but is also relevant for staff in the Contracts, Finance and Communications Teams.