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20 November 2008
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In fragile states, conflict resolution, reconciliation, poverty reduction, and democratisation are key aspects of development cooperation and peace building. Religion typically affects all of these efforts, whether as a source of concern or as a constructive force. In its efforts to improve intervention strategies, the Dutch development and peace building sector stands to benefit from more explicit and sustained efforts to understand the impact of religion in the development dynamics of fragile states.
This background paper focuses on the following questions:
- How can we characterize the role of religion in fragile states, and how does it compare with the role of religion in more stable contexts?
- Which experiences do Dutch development and peace building professionals have with the risks and resources of religion in fragile states?
