peace

Rethinking peace education in war-torn societies: a theoretical and empirical investigation with special reference to Sierra Leone

This study explores the theory and practice of peace education and how this contributes to NGO peace-building interventions in war-torn societies. Drawing from field research, the author considers how effectively peace education has sought to tackle the complex causes of war in Sierra Leone. In doing this, the author highlights the pivotal role that education plays as both a cause and a cure for war and demonstrates the need to focus on new adult peace education programmes as a long-term preventative measure.

Aid in the twilight zone: a critical analysis of humanitarian-development aid linkages in situations of chronic instability

The purpose of this study was to "assist in the evolution of UNICEF's developmental strategy for programmes implemented in countries in transition from conflict/instability to peace/sustainable development." Chapter titles include "Introduction" (reviews 'transitional' situations), "Transition debates in context," "UNICEF in transition: policy framework and institutional culture," "Transition in practice," and "Issues and implications."

Liberia: security challenges

This report assesses security challenges in Liberia and concludes that whether Liberia takes advantage of its best chance for peace in years and West Africa regains stability depend on bold action by the UN, which needs to shape a comprehensive regional security strategy while rapidly building its peacekeeping forces up to strength.

Angola's choice: reform or regress

This report examines the choices and challenges facing the Angolan government one year after more than four decades of internationally fuelled civil conflict came to an end. The report argues that if the government undertakes and sustains meaningful political and economic reforms, peace and prosperity will be assured. If it delays on fundamental issues of transparency, diversification and pluralism, the country will likely be condemned to further decades of poor governance and localized violence.

Is Dayton failing?: Bosnia four years after the peace agreement

This report examines the level of implementation, in Bosnia, of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (GFAP) of the Dayton Peace Accords (DPA), annex by annex. It shows that over the course of four years, although the war has ended, significant portions of the DPA remain unimplemented and may remain so. It discusses how in the process of reconstruction Bosnia has become donor dependent, and that its politicians avoid making the needed structural changes in the economy that will attract private investment.

Burundi: neither war nor peace

This ICG report aims to evaluate the prospects for a Burundian peace process three months after the signing of the Arusha Accords, and to suggest concrete measures to facilitate its reactivation. The analysis focuses first on the results obtained by the conclusion of the Accords and then on the initiatives, which followed the signing on 28 August 2000.

Cambodia: a time for return, reconciliation and reconstruction

This paper looks at the Cambodian refugee issue, after the ceasefire in Cambodia allows for repatriation, reconciliation, and reconstruction. It addresses issues such as human rights, preparations for return, the transition from relief to development, the UN repatriation plan, and prospects for peace.

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