Lessons from Local Governance Programmes in South Sudan
Donor-funded (governance) programming has been hampered by challenges, notably renewed conflict and economic crisis
Abstract
Donor-funded (governance) programming in South Sudan has been hampered by numerous challenges, notably renewed conflict and economic crisis. The literature points to a general failure by donors to appreciate these challenges and to donors’ overestimating state capacity, leading to overambitious programmes. Donors are urged to be flexible, integrate political and development interventions, and work through rather than bypass government in order to achieve long-term development.
K4D helpdesk reports provide summaries of current research, evidence and lessons learned. This report was commissioned by the UK Department for International Development.
Citation
Idris, I. (2017). Lessons from local governance programmes in South Sudan. K4D Helpdesk Report 236. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies
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