Proceedings of young scientists and specialists of the Samara UniversityProceedings of young scientists and specialists of the Samara University2782-2982Samara National Research University9108Research ArticleINTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE: LEGAL REFORMS AS A SUBFIELD OF STATE-BUILDINGPikovskaiaKristina Bogdanovnakpikovskaya@gmail.comSamara State University151120151 (6)505617082021Copyright © 2015, Proceedings of young scientists and specialists of the Samara University2015In this article the problem of legal sphere reforms as a major subfield of state-building in fragile states is analyzed. Principal problems of legal systems in fragile states are considered. Based on the Worldwide Governance Indicators database and international organizations’ projects, the cases of Philippines, Vietnam, Liberia, Sierra-Leone and Afghanistan are studied. The author suggests several ways to improve the approach towards legal reforms in fragile states in the framework of international state-building.«хрупкие» государствасодействие международному развитиюгосударственное строительствоправовые реформы[The State’s Legitimacy in Fragile Situations: Unpacking Complexity. Paris: OECD, 2010. 64 p.][Inbal A. B., Lerner H. Constitutional Design, Identity and Legitimacy in Post-Conflict Reconstruction // Governance in Post-Conflict Societies: Rebuilding Fragile States. London, New York: Routledge. 2007. P. 45-63.][Decker K., Sage C., Stefanova M. Law or Justice: Building Equitable Legal Institutions. Background paper prepared for the World Development Report 2006. URL: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTWDR200 6/Resources/477383-1118673432908/Law_or_Justice_Building_Equitable_Legal_Institutions.pdf (дата обращения: 8.02.2014).][Sannerholm R. Legal, Judicial and Administrative Reforms in Post-Conflict Societies: Beyond the Rule of Law Template // Journal of Conflict and Security Law. 2007. Vol. 12. № 1. P. 65-93.][Seidman A., Seidman R. Assessing a Bill in the Terms of Public Interest: The Legislator’s Role in the Law-Making Process // The World Bank Legal Review: Law and Justice for Development. Washington: The World Bank. 2003. Vol. 1. P. 207-256.][Worldwide Governance Indicators - Philippines 1996-2012. URL: http://databank.worldbank.org/data/views/variableselection/selectvariables.aspx?source=worldwide-governance-indicators (дата обращения: 8.01.2015).][Worldwide Governance Indicators - Vietnam. URL: http://databank.worldbank.org/data/views/variableselection/selectvariables.aspx?source=worldwide-governance-indicators (дата обращения: 8.01.2015).][PH Judicial Reform Support Project. 2012. URL: http://www.worldbank.org/projects/P066076/ph-judicial-reform-support-project?lan-g=en (дата обращения: 8.02.2014).][Comprehensive Capacity Building Program. 2010. URL: http://www.worldbank.org/projects/P089743/comprehensive-capacity-building-program-tf053774?lang=en (дата обращения: 8.02.2014).][Support for Development of Social Security Law in Vietnam. 2006. URL: http://www.worldbank.org/projects/P090647/su pport-development-social-security-law-vietnam-tf053228?lang=en (дата обращения: 7.02.2014).][Worldwide Governance Indicators - Afghanistan 1996-2012. URL: http://databank.worldbank.org/data/views/variableselection/select-variables.aspx?source=worldwide-governance-indicators (дата обращения: 9.01.2015).][The United Nations Development Programme: Projects in Afghanistan. URL: http://open.undp.org/#2013/filter/operating_unit-AFG (дата обращения: 8.02.2014).][State-Building: Key Concepts and Operational Implications in Two Fragile States - The Case of Sierra Leone and Liberia. 2010. URL: http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/library/crisisprevention/UNDP-WB_CrisisGovernance_Sue_Ingram_Statebuilding.pdf (дата обращения: 10.02.2014).][Worldwide Governance Indicators - Liberia 1996-2012. URL: http://databank.worldbank.org/data/views/variableselection/selectvariables.aspx?source=worldwide-governance-indicators (дата обращения: 9.01.2015).][Worldwide Governance Indicators - Sierra-Leone 1996-2012. URL: http://databank.worldbank.org/data/views/variableselection/selectvariables.aspx?source=worldwide-governance-indicators (дата обращения: 9.01.2015).][Manor J. Aid That Works Successful Development in Fragile States. Washington: World Bank, 2006. 326 p.][Denney L. Non-state Security and Justice in Fragile States. London: Overseas Development Institute, 2012. 4 p.][Nwankwo P. O. Criminal Justice in the Pre-Colonial, Colonial and Post-Colonial Eras. Lanham: University Press of America, 2010. 400 p.][Baker B. Nonstate Providers of Everyday Security in Fragile African States // Fragile States and Insecure People? Violence, Security and Statehood in the Twenty-First Century. New York, Hampshire: Palgrave MacMillan, 2007. P. 123-147.]