impacted and often undermined by staff turnover and funding fluctuations .
International organizations such as the World Bank tend to have a technocratic , econometric mindset , 88 which like the military , tends to equate greater resources with shortened timelines , These timelines may be contradicted by more relationship-based and political viewpoints of IOs and diplomats , and the recognition that shorter timelines should be closely examined to determine whether shorter is better in a given situation . Local entities , national or sub-national , may have an entirely different set of goals and planning purposes in mind than interveners , and it cannot be assumed that the goals of national and sub-national groups are in alignment .
Ultimately , good , stable relationships based on a mutual willingness to negotiate on matters of importance are at the heart of stable society as they are in power relations among societies . Influxes of resources — particularly rapid influxes of resources — will change relationships by changing the power dynamics of the parties . 89 Logically , therefore , timetables and distribution of resources should be based around the preservation or strengthening of relationships as key elements to reach a better peace .
Level the playing field
In order for national-level government to have the best possible effect , all levels , layers and segments of society must be able to interact with it and make that interaction felt and heard . In situations of conflict and fragility , that kind of level playing field rarely , if ever ,
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