The WDR looks into the changing nature of violence in the 21st century. It underlines the negative impact of persistent conflict on a country’s or a region’s development prospects and emphasizes that no low-income, conflict-affected state has yet achieved a single Millennium Development Goal. The report also draws on the experiences of countries that have successfully managed to transition away from repetitive violence, pointing to a specific need to prioratise actions that build confidence between states and citizens and develop institutions that can provide security, justice and jobs.