We shall be able to build sustainable institutions in developing countries the moment we are guided by principles and become people of integrity as a measure of our endevours and actions.
Let me refer you to a new publication: Financial Innovation and Sustainable Development in Africa just published (February, 1, 2018) by Cambridge Scholars Publishers for the Institute of African Development, Cornell University. Muna Ndulo and Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa (editors)--it includes a chapter by Eric Thorbecke.
When the developing countries are focused and determined to make sustainable differences in science and technology and also believe in themselves than others, then sustainable institutions can be built.
I agree with Claudia. Establishing a sustainable institutions requires more than infrastructure and the capacity of the developing countries to achieve growth target. It is dependent on the capacity of the people to have unimpeded access to information, process them and make informed public decisions.. Empowered people in the grassroots would likely create