Conflict resolution and reconciliation
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- Rebuilding democracy: elections in post-conflict settings
- ( Carlos Valenzuela / Public Broadcasting Service , 2008)
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This Point of View interview is conducted with Carlos Valenzuela, who headed the Independent Election Commission of the UN during the 2005 elections in Iraq. He responds to questions about the day-...
What is the situation of IDPs in Algeria?
- ( Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre , 2009)
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Although Algeria has been affected by large-scale internal displacement caused by the internal conflict that has ravaged the country since the early 1990s, very little information is available on t...
- What are conflict parties' interests in mediation?
- ( H.J. Giessmann;O. Wils / Berghof Research Center for Constructive Conflict Management , 2009)
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Experience has shown that mediation can positively contribute to solving violent conflict. In order to improve mediation practices and support activities, this brief considers the mediation pr...
- How can community security contribute to Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DRR)processes?
- ( R. Williams;W. Verkoren;M. Derks / Human Security Gateway , 2009)
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Security Sector Reform (SSR) is coming under increasing scrutiny from researchers. Recent studies have sought to determine whether such ‘top-down’ approaches can offer a comprehensive r...
- How to ensure draft amnesties remain consistent with international law
- ( UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights , 2009)
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Amnesties are now regulated by a substantial body of international law that sets limits on their permissible scope. This publication is designed as a tool to help develop sustainable instituti...
- Promoting traditional justice mechanisms
- ( C. Chapman (ed);A. Kagaha (ed) / Minority Rights Group International , 2009)
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This paper details conflict resolution using traditional community based systems, such as elders’ arbitration councils in the Karamoja and Teso regions of northeast Uganda. It ...
What are the links between transitional justice and development?
- ( The International Center for Transitional Justice , 2009)
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Transitional justice and development complement and, to an extent, define the other. As the majority of conflicts take place within countries at low levels of development any post-conflict transiti...
How can the economic dimensions of conflicts be included in the mediation process?
- ( M. Davis / Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, Switzerland , 2009)
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This paper summarises the case for greater consideration of the economic dimensions of conflicts in mediation processes – particularly those concerning natural resources. The author high...
- Review of the Peace, Recovery and Development Plan for Northern Uganda
- ( J. Claussen;R. Lotsberg;A. Nkutu / Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation , 2008)
- This report presents the findings from an appraisal of earmarked budget support to the “Peace, Recovery and Development Plan for Northern Uganda” (PRDP) which was launched in September 200...
- Facilitating justice and peace negotiations
- ( P. Hayner / The International Center for Transitional Justice , 2009)
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Questions of justice and accountability for past crimes can be a central point of contention in peace negotiations. This report provides guidance on grappling with justice issues in peace negotiati...
