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Welcome to the International Network for Economics and Conflict. INEC is a comprehensive one-stop tool for practitioners of economic development working in fragile states. Please feel free to comment on our blogs, participate in the online events, peruse the documents in our library, or watch some of the video interviews with experts returning from the field.

Photo Credit: Salahaldeen Nadir / World Bank

As the G8 Summit kicks off, featured INEC blogger Sadaf Lakhani calls for aid to focus on assisting structural changes that can catalyze the impact of other investments.

Adam Dean/The New York Times

This report from IDS proposes a 'new deal' for development stakeholders to invest more in understanding local realities, politics and power.

Kuni Takahashi/The New York Times

On June 20th, this event at the Inter-American Development Bank will discuss the necessary reforms for an effective public sector.

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Kuni Takahashi/The New York Times
This report from the Asia Foundation challenges the aid community to re-think assumptions about aid's contributions to peace.
Stephen Crowley/The New York Times
This USGLC report outlines six areas of focus that the U.S. should hone in on as part of its 'Smart Power' strategy.

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