Global Challenges and their Impact on Conflict-affected States
In the 3rd Conference on State Fragility, we debated the impacts of global challenges in the most fragile countries
The global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and climate change are among the main driving factors for the crises affecting the 60 countries targeted in the annual State Fragility Report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
The deterioration of the international economic contexts, namely the rising inflation, increase in sovereign and private debts, and the disruption of energy, food production and supply chains, are affecting most States, including the so-called development partners and, consequently, the characteristics and volume of foreign aid.
In addition to economics, political and security issues are impacting sustainable growth and undermining international solidarity. Paradigmatic examples are the deterioration of security environments in Europe and Asia, with the corresponding increase in military expenditure, the non-compliance with commitments regarding cooperation with “Global South” countries or the fight against global warming, and the deterioration of living conditions in the planet.
Therefore, constraints on development cooperation financing do not show signs of reversal in the near future. It is to be expected that, in the face of domestic pressures, governments of “development providers” will experience difficulties in releasing funds for international solidarity, despite successive declarations otherwise, including at COP, G7 or G20 meetings.
SPEAKERS
VIDEOS
Opening
Case-Study: State Fragility in West Africa
Panel 1: Peace and Security
Special Session: What are the challenges of Peacebuilding and Statebuilding for Countries in Conflict and Fragility
Panel 2 | Economy and Development
Panel 3 | Energy and Climate Change
Closing
GALLERY
