Building democracy and international governance

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Challenges to effective government : ethnic-nationalism, populist nationalism and weak state institutions -- Wealthier state populist nationalism -- Macroeconomic instability -- Inability of both wealthy and poor countries to reduce regional inequalities -- Governing structures -- Response to governance challenges : the problem of aid design and implementation -- Aid as stimulus for democracy and governmental effectiveness -- Targeting aid to threats against improved governmental effectiveness -- Specific problems with design and implementation of aid.