The Fund for Peace is an independent Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit research and educational institution. Founded in 1957, FFP, a non-governmental organization, "works to prevent violent conflict and promote sustainable security.”
The Fund for Peace works towards sustainable security and development in failed states by focusing on conflict assessment and early warning, transnational threats, peacekeeping, and security and human rights The Fund for Peace maintains programs in Nigeria, Uganda, Liberia, and works with private business in conflict zones to better secure the interests of businesses, local populations, and their governments.
FFP publishes the annual Failed States Index, used by researchers, educators, and governments across the world. The 2011 FSI was released on June 20.
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