International Norms and Standards Applicable to Situations of State Fragility and Failure

The World Bank Legal Review, Vol. 3, pp. 263-292, 2011

30 Pages Posted: 20 Jul 2014

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Chiara Giorgetti

Richmond University School of Law

Date Written: October 18, 2011

Abstract

State fragility and failure are best defined legally as the incapacity of a state to perform its obligations toward its citizens and toward the international community in general. Fragile, failing, and failed states are characterized by an implosion of state structures, which results in the incapability of governmental authorities to perform their functions, including providing security, respecting the rule of law, exercising control, supplying education and health services, establishing commercial and banking systems, and maintaining economic and structural infrastructures.

Suggested Citation

Giorgetti, Chiara, International Norms and Standards Applicable to Situations of State Fragility and Failure (October 18, 2011). The World Bank Legal Review, Vol. 3, pp. 263-292, 2011, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2468234

Chiara Giorgetti (Contact Author)

Richmond University School of Law ( email )

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