Parliaments as Peacebuilders in Conflict-Affected Countries

Edited by Mitchell O'Brien, Rick Stapenhurst, and Niall Johnston

The changing nature of conflict and the increase in intrastate conflict during the 1990s, followed by its slow decline since the turn of the century, have led to changing priorities in the field of conflict resolution. No longer is the international community solely concerned with resolving existing conflicts; it also is managing emerging conflicts to ensure that they do not flare into violent conflict.

This book outlines some of the strategies parliaments and parliamentarians can adopt to reduce the incidence of conflict and effectively manage conflict when it does emerge. It is hoped that by developing a better understanding of the nexus between parliament, poverty, and conflict parliamentarians will be more aware of the array of options open to them as they seek to contribute to conflict management in conflict-affected societies.

 

The launch of the book (see the video) took place on May 20, 2008 at the World Bank, Washington DC.

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See also:   Parliamentary Reform in East and Southern Africa