State-Building
/ˈsteɪtˌbɪldɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of constructing or structuring a national government or state institutions, often post-conflict or during political transition.
International aid contributed significantly to state-building efforts in the war-torn country.
Forms
- state-building
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Commentary
State-building differs from nation-building by focusing more on formal institutions and governance structures rather than national identity or culture.
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