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First published in 2004 , this work is based on a collaborative
research project, this trilogy considers the dynamics of
demilitarisation and peace-building in southern Africa in the
aftermath of major violent conflicts. The overall aim of the
research is to support and facilitate the achievement of
sustainable peace and human development in southern Africa, by
analysing demilitarisation and peace-building processes in the
region and identifying policy options and interventions for
peace-building. The central focus of the research is the extent to
which demilitarisation following the termination of wars has
contributed to broad processes of peace-building in the affected
region. Has the military in southern Africa downsized and refocused
towards new roles? Has there been a 'peace-dividend', allowing more
investment in economic and human development, thereby dealing with
some of the root causes of conflict? Volume I provides a conceptual
framework for the analysis of demilitarisation and peace-building
processes, applicable particularly in the southern Africa context.
This volume argues that a broad concept of peace-building has to
take into account economic, political, social and cultural factors,
at the local, national and regional level.
First published in 2004 , this work is based on a collaborative
research project, this trilogy considers the dynamics of
demilitarisation and peace-building in southern Africa in the
aftermath of major violent conflicts. The overall aim of the
research is to support and facilitate the achievement of
sustainable peace and human development in southern Africa, by
analysing demilitarisation and peace-building processes in the
region and identifying policy options and interventions for
peace-building. The central focus of the research is the extent to
which demilitarisation following the termination of wars has
contributed to broad processes of peace-building in the affected
region. Has the military in southern Africa downsized and refocused
towards new roles? Has there been a 'peace-dividend', allowing more
investment in economic and human development, thereby dealing with
some of the root causes of conflict? Volume I provides a conceptual
framework for the analysis of demilitarisation and peace-building
processes, applicable particularly in the southern Africa context.
This volume argues that a broad concept of peace-building has to
take into account economic, political, social and cultural factors,
at the local, national and regional level.
In the early and mid 1990s, several African countries demobilized
part of their armed forces. In the light of Africa's large
development challenges, continuing wars and insecurity, this study
analyzes the following questions: to what extent and how have
demobilizations contributed to peace and human development? Where
did the soldiers go? What can we learn from the different
approaches that have been taken? These questions provide insights
in the linkages between development and conflict, and provide
lessons for demilitarization and peace building efforts in postwar
societies.
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