The Road to the SDGs

PURPOSE X The IsDB Fragility and Social Resilience Policy contributes to the implementation of SDG 16 on Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. The Policy is aligned with the third pillar of the Inclusive Social Development of the 10YS, where IsDB seeks to address the needs of populations at risk of being left behind, encompassing core areas such as health, education, employment, crisis support, building institutions, the empowerment of women and the alleviation of extreme poverty. X The Policy is aligned with the P5P, which calls for IsDB to be proactive and responsive to MCs challenges, including fragility and conflict. It takes into account the decentralised organisational structure and strategic priorities and business model of IsDB and is based on the best practices and lessons learned from other MDBs and international development actors. X The purpose of the Policy is to set the standards and strategic direction of IsDB to strengthen institutions, build resilience and contribute to social cohesion and sustainable development in MCs. The Policy seeks to address the drivers of fragility ranging from social and economic exclusion and marginalisation to unequal development. Drawing on the experiences and challenges faced by other MDBs, the Policy accents a partnership approach, especially in focusing on prevention and bridging the important transition between relief and development. METHOD X IsDB has developed its own framework for intervention that is centred on the dual challenges of addressing fragility and conflict and building resilience. X Six guiding principles form the foundation of the Policy: – Country ownership – Adaptability – Solidarity – Selectivity – Context and conflict sensitivity – Partnerships. X The Policy prescribes that IsDB does not engage in: – Activities beyond its mandate – Primary responsibilities of other agencies like the United Nations, including peacekeeping, disarmament and other security, human rights and political affairs – Issues of criminal and interpersonal violence – Working with armed forces. X The Policy addresses conflict and fragility risks whose dynamics and impacts may be conceptualised within the following pillars: Fragility and Social Resilience Policy S ome of the most fragile and conflict-affected areas are within IsDB MCs This includes over 50% or 19 of the 36 countries categorised by the World Bank in 2018 as fragile and conflict-affected. The Policy has four pillars — investing in prevention, transitioning relief to development, supporting recovery and resilience, and mobilising resources for resilience [ 112 ] SDGs