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  A case study of indigenous traditional legal systems and conflict resolution in Rattanakiri and Mondulkiri provinces, Cambodia

  United Nations Development Programme, 2007

  Following a case study in Cambodia during March to April 2006, this paper presents a summary of the findings of the participatory action research case study into indigenous traditional legal systems in Rattanakiri and Mondulkiri Provinces. It discusses some of the main policy issues that need to be dealt with as part of a reform process to enhance access to justice for indigenous peoples.
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  Youth development, reintegration, reconciliation and rehabilitation in post-conflict West Africa: a framework for Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire

  Academic Journals, 2008

  Young people are susceptible to being used as perpetrators of conflicts and civil disorders, yet they remain the most vulnerable and the most affected in post conflict communities. However, young people are also the greatest resource to achieving reconciliation and reconstruction. This is because of their innovation, energy, enthusiasm and exuberance.
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  Social contracts, civil conflicts and international peacemaking

  Microcon, 2008

  This briefing paper looks at some of the factors that drive violent conflicts, and the factors that may undermine peace deals, including those brokered and supported by international third parties. It also discusses the main channels of conflict generation and the role of diasporas. Key points highlighted include:
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  Sustainable forestry in the Democratic Republic of Congo: the way out of poverty and conflict

  Both ENDS, 2008

  This paper focuses on sustainable forestry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and what role it can play.
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  Building a peace economy in northern Uganda: conflict-sensitive approaches to recovery and growth

  International Alert, 2008

  This paper explores the economic dimensions of peace in northern Uganda.
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  Thwarting Afghanistan’s insurgency: a pragmatic approach toward peace and reconciliation

  United States Institute of Peace, 2008

  Arguing that Afghanistan is at a crucial stage of transition, this paper looks at how Afghanistan’s insurgency can be thwarted through peace and reconciliation. It discusses the roles of various actors before concluding with a set of principles that it recommends should be followed.
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  Would you fight again? Understanding Liberian ex-combatant reintegration

  United States Institute of Peace, 2008

  Post-conflict environments are continuously threatened by a return to violence. Simmering resentments, lack of other ‘employment’ opportunities and difficulties in reintegrating into former communities are explanations for ex-combatants returning to military action.
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  Peace education programme

  Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies, 2005

  This toolikit forms part of the “Inter-Agency Peace Education Programme”. The programme is designed for education managers of ministries dealing with both formal and non-formal education and for agencies which implement education activities on behalf of the government.
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  A role for the private sector in peace processes? Examples and implications for third-party mediation

  Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, Switzerland, 2008

  The private sector has, at times, been accused of focusing on increasing profits and protecting its interests rather than advancing the cause of peace (see 'DRC'). However can ‘business’, in fact, be an important contributing factor in reaching a peaceful solution to conflict?
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  Charcoal in the mist: an overview of environmental security issues and initiatives in the Central Albertine Rift

  Institute for Environmental Security, 2008

  The Central Albertine Rift is a transboundary eco-region important not only in terms of its great biodiversity, but also in terms of politics and security. Violent conflicts in the region related to valuable mineral and natural resources, have (had) a major destabilising effect on states and communities in the wider Great Lakes region.

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