Breaking the Conflict Trap: Civil War and Development Policy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780821354810)

Civil wars attract much less attention than international wars but they are becoming increasingly common and typically go on for years. Where development succeeds, countries become progressively safer from violent conflict, making subsequent development easier. Where development fails countries can become trapped in a vicious circle: war wrecks the economy and increases the risk of further war. This new World Bank Policy Research Report challenges the belief that civil wars are inevitable and proposes an agenda for global action.

Author: Paul Collier, Policy World Bank, World Bank Group
ISBN-10: 0821354817
ISBN-13: 9780821354810
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Language: English
Published: 07/31/2003
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 8.82h x 7.88w x 0.46d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2004 pg. 80