Pioneering Firms in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States : Why and How Development Finance Institutions Should Support Them (English)

The role of 'first movers' in fragile states is critical: they grow and diversify markets in ways that no other firms do, generating disproportionate impact in terms of development and stability. But pioneer firms are rare in fragile states. This study documents their profile, their challenges, and the barriers that prevent them from realizing their potential. The study also explores the rationale for development finance institutions to support them...

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Collier,Paul;

Gregory,Neil;

Ragoussis,Alexandros;
Document Date
2019/03/11
Document Type
Policy Research Working Paper
Report Number
WPS8774
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2019/03/11
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
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Pioneering Firms in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States : Why and How Development Finance Institutions Should Support Them
Keywords
Fragile & Conflict-Affected States

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Collier,Paul; Gregory,Neil; Ragoussis,Alexandros.

Pioneering Firms in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States : Why and How Development Finance Institutions Should Support Them (English). Policy Research working paper|no. WPS 8774 Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/602071552331498209

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