Parliaments as Peacebuilders in Conflict-Affected Countries
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Parliaments as Peacebuilders in Conflict-Affected Countries

  1. 258 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Parliaments as Peacebuilders in Conflict-Affected Countries

About this book

Can parliaments build peace in conflict zones? This groundbreaking volume argues that one of the best tools a nation has for managing conflict and poverty is its parliament. Discover strategies for parliamentarians to reduce conflict, strengthen democratic governance, and foster sustainable development in fragile states.

  • Understand the pivotal role of parliaments in addressing divergent interests.
  • Explore strategies for conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
  • Learn how to reduce poverty and promote socioeconomic equality.

For parliamentarians, policymakers, and students, this insightful resource offers a framework for building more peaceful and prosperous societies. Authors Mitchell O'Brien, Rick Stapenhurst, and Niall Johnston bring expert analysis to the challenges and opportunities in conflict-affected nations.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Foreword
  3. Preface
  4. Contributors
  5. 1. Introduction: Parliaments as Peacebuilders
  6. 2. The Nexus Among Parliaments, Poverty Reduction, and Conflict Prevention
  7. 3. Making Parliament More Representative
  8. 4. Advancing Parliamentā€™s Legislative Function in Conflict-Affected Societies
  9. 5. Creating a Shared Parliament in a Divided Society: Lessons from the Northern Ireland Experience
  10. 6. Strengthening Parliamentary Oversight to Prevent Conflict and Reduce Poverty
  11. 7. Parliamentary Oversight of Defense in South Africa
  12. 8. Social Accountabilityā€”Citizens, Civil Society, and the Media Working with Parliament to Prevent Conflict and Reduce Poverty
  13. 9. The Role of the Rwandan Parliament in Conflict Prevention
  14. 10. Gender Dimensions in Conflict-Affected Countries: The Role of Parliaments
  15. 11. Building Capacity to Manage Conflict and Change: Lessons From Thailand
  16. 12. Military Intervention in Thai Parliamentary Democracy
  17. 13. Broad Strategies for Parliament to Tackle Conflict and Promote Socioeconomic Equality
  18. 14. Macroeconomic Challenges in Post-Conflict Countries and the Role of Parliaments
  19. 15. Regional Parliamentary Peacebuilding and Engagement with International Organizations
  20. 16. Toward an Active Participation in Foreign Policyā€”The Role of the Finnish Parliament in International Conflict Prevention and Crisis Management
  21. 17. Conclusion
  22. Box 3.1 Text of the Fox Agreement
  23. Figure 1.1 Model of Parliamentary Power
  24. Figure 2.1 The Conflict Cycle
  25. Figure 6.1 Horizontal and Vertical Accountability Flows
  26. Figure 11.1 Interrelationship between Individual and Group Identity
  27. Figure 11.2 Escalation and De-escalation of Conflict
  28. Figure 11.3 Interrelational Framework