This report is structured as follows: the first
section sets out definitions of fragile states, points
to key challenges to improving pro-poor service
delivery in fragile states and discusses the
framework of accountability in relation to pro-poor
service delivery; Section 2 discusses the role of
service delivery in fragile states; Section 3 reviews
donors’ approaches to pro-poor service delivery in
fragile states including the challenge of capacity
building, engagement with state and non-state
actors; coherence of strategy between donors,
specifically with reference to alignment and
harmonization; and mechanisms and instruments
for funding service delivery in fragile states;
Section 4 reviews donors’ approaches to reaching
the very poorest; Section 5 concludes by
summarizing key points and pointing to perceived
gaps in the literature.
