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Getting our analysis right in conflict-affected and fragile situations is a critical starting point for developing effective responses. [...] Achieving a genuinely shared understanding of conflict and fragility among donors and other partners is not simply a technical exercise. The way in which findings are interpreted and used by donors is inevitably influenced by political considerations. Even where a level of shared understanding is achieved, this may not easily translate into joint responses. But developing a common understanding of political, social and economic dynamics (and their inter-relationships) remains the foundation for joint action. A lack of solid analysis can also have serious consequences. Development assistance can inadvertently exacerbate conflict dynamics, undermine state legitimacy or fail to respond to deteriorating social, political or economic conditions. Incentives within the development community to present a situation as a success story can distort analysis and discourage dialogue and action from taking place. Where analysis is not carried out jointly within donor governments, development, diplomatic and security policies can start to pull in different directions. SOURCE: United Kingdom Department for International Development

ATHENS, Greece -- Thousands of workers walked off their jobs on Thursday (March 11th), the third 24-hour general strike in a month. The action, organ...

Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science Dec 2009, Vol. 7, No. 4: 347-353.