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From Aceh to Haiti - Recovery is possible
Joachim von Amsberg, the World Bank's country director for Indonesia, published an interesting op-ed in today’s Washington Post: Out of Aceh's experience, hope for rebuilding Haiti. Despite the many...
View ArticleOpinion polls, priorities, and leadership
Interpreting their parents' concerns. Photo © Curt Carnemark / World Bank Polls matter to political leaders because they reflect public sentiment about what is important and what is not. They...
View ArticlePromises of Change: Reconciling Reality and Expectations in Fragile States
Go ahead, make your case. Photo © Nick van PraagI was listening to a report on the radio last week about winning hearts and minds in Afghanistan. You know, all the stuff about moving from the...
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