Aid and assistance in fragile contexts is often unpredictable and conditional. For SDGs to become a reality, especially in fragile and conflict affected states, we need to increase domestic resource mobilization. The New Deal for Engagement in Fragile and Conflict-affected States, signed in 2011 with more than 40 countries and international organisations, advocates for the need to build mutual trust: by increasing the use of country systems and strengthening governments’ capacities to manage aid and mobilise resources to achieve long term development.

Aid and assistance in fragile contexts is often unpredictable and conditional. For SDGs to become a reality, especially in fragile and conflict affected states, we need to increase domestic resource mobilization. The New Deal for Engagement in Fragile and Conflict-affected States, signed in 2011 with more than 40 countries and international organisations, advocates for the need to build mutual trust: by increasing the use of country systems and strengthening governments’ capacities to manage aid and mobilise resources to achieve long term development.