TED: New rules for rebuilding a broken nation | Paul Collier

What is the conventional approach to post-conflict recovery?

• Building a political settlement first

• Ignoring elections as an exit strategy

• Focusing on long-term peacekeeping

• Prioritizing economic development first

Why does the speaker suggest reversing the sequence in post-conflict recovery?

• To prioritize elections over security

• To make politics easier by focusing on security and economic development first

• To reduce the role of the Security Council

• To eliminate the need for donor aid

Which three key actors are identified as interdependent in post-conflict recovery?

• Post-conflict governments, NGOs, and international businesses

• Donors, NGOs, and local businesses

• Security Council, donors, and post-conflict governments

• Security Council, NGOs, and local communities

What is the suggested role of the Security Council in post-conflict recovery?

• To provide short-term peacekeeping

• To focus on political reforms

• To commit to long-term security

• To reduce economic aid

What is a critical sector for job creation in post-conflict situations?

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Technology

• Construction

Why is the construction sector important in post-conflict recovery?

• It is easy to regulate

• It is exposed to international trade

• It can generate many jobs and improve infrastructure

• It requires minimal skills

What is the proposed solution for improving basic services in post-conflict settings?

• Relying solely on NGOs

• Focusing on international aid

• Developing independent service authorities

• Building large government ministries

What does 'clean government' mean in the context of post-conflict recovery?

• Reducing government size

• Following the money and ensuring accountability

• Eliminating all forms of aid

• Focusing on political reforms

What is the ultimate goal of the proposed post-conflict recovery strategies?

• To eliminate all political actors

• To maintain a politics of plunder

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To shift to a politics of hope

How does the focus on the construction sector contribute to security?

• By reducing the need for peacekeepers

• By eliminating political corruption

• By increasing international trade

• By providing jobs for young people