Post-Conflict

Featured {THEME} Sectors

• Jobs

  

  Poverty in post-conflict states
  affects more than half the population

  In the aftermath of conflict, nations are often left without the most basic infrastructure and services. Access to capital can become difficult, and jobs, scarce. Sustainable economic growth has been identified as being positively correlated with the likelihood of a country not slipping back into conflict. Inclusive job creation contributes to a well-functioning state and generates growth.

  Learn more (pdf) »

  Results

  IDA financed the demobilization and reintegration of more than 550,000 ex-combatants in eight post-conflict countries. In addition, IDA created more than 17 million days of employment through restoring or providing access to water, roads and other essential infrastructure.

  • The Reality

    $100 billion estimated annual cost of conflict

  • Learn More About Our Conflict Work »

• Capacity

  

  Building capacity
  in conflict-affected states
  

  Conflict and fragility go hand in hand, reinforcing each other. Getting out of this “conflict trap” remains an elusive goal for many post-conflict countries, given their weak governance and limited institutional capacity, political instability, ongoing violence, and—in some cases— the traumatic legacy of past conflict. Building new institutional capacity requires strong and committed leadership and a comprehensive understanding of a nation’s strengths.

  Learn more (pdf) »

  Results

  IDA financed the demobilization and reintegration of more than 550,000 ex-combatants in eight post-conflict countries. In addition, IDA created more than 17 million days of employment through restoring or providing access to water, roads and other essential infrastructure.

  • The Reality

    1.5 billion people or every one in four live in fragile and conflict affected states or in countries with very high levels of violence.

  • Learn More About Our Conflict Work »