Practice Note 1: Market Development in Conflict-affected Contexts

Date: 
Mon, 03/01/2010
ISBN: 
978-1-906677-52-7
No. of Pages: 
16 pages
Author: 
Tracy Gerstle
Author: 
Laura Meissner
Author: 
The SEEP Network
Publisher: 
International Alert
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Summary: 

This guidance note explains why market development in countries affected by conflict is important and relevant for economic development planners and practitioners. It presents some of the main issues, risks and opportunities that economic development professionals may typically face.

Executive Summary :

This guidance note explains why market development in countries affected by conflict is important and relevant for economic development planners and practitioners. It presents some of the main issues, risks and opportunities that economic development professionals may typically face. It also introduces the key stakeholders and processes, questions to be considered and main lessons learned. The final section points the reader to additional resources on the topic.