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The Efficacy of Community Peacebuilding in African Communities: Case Studies From Nigeria and Zimbabwe
This article discusses the efficacy of community-based peacebuilding efforts to develop sustainable peace in conflict-torn communities. Using participatory action research (PAR) is a powerful means of developing sustainable solutions to a conflict: It provides the means to test peace theories and draw upon a community’s knowledge and strengths in order to develop interventions. The knowledge gained can be lost if not understood within national or regional contexts, particularly if there is divergence between interests that can destroy community-based peacebuilding accomplishments. Holistic approaches facilitate sustainable peace and foster learning applicable to other situations. Two case studies, Nigeria and Zimbabwe, identified broad principles that potentially can be applied in the development of policies and practices. In the Nigerian case, two communities had experienced years of conflict. The PAR component was based on participatory dialogue. In the Zimbabwe case, political conflict was resolved through the development of a mutually beneficial peace garden.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Peacebuilding and Development (JPD) is a new publication for the sharing of critical thinking and constructive action at the intersections of conflict, development and peace. JPD"s authors and editorial staff represent global scholarship, practice and action aiming to develop theory-practice and North South dialogue.