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This Development Dialogue volume highlights some of the gaps between the recognition that peacebu... more This Development Dialogue volume highlights some of the gaps between the recognition that peacebuilding requires long-term participation and engagement from a broad spectrum of society, and the experience on the ground where this is not happening. It identifies some of the practical challenges that arise when engaging multiple groups of local stakeholders. It also offers suggestions for the international community as it revises its peacebuilding institutions and policies about how to move from token engagement to genuine participation in supporting local efforts to build peace. The volume features articles by academics and practitioners from various backgrounds, who explore key issues such as participation of women at all levels, the engagement of youth, the roles of religious and traditional leaders, the importance of supporting existing community structures and the potential positive contributions of the private sector. In addition, this volume adds to the increasingly loud call for the international community to enshrine the principle of inclusive local ownership and leadership in all its peacebuilding efforts.
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This Development Dialogue volume highlights some of the gaps between the recognition that peacebu... more This Development Dialogue volume highlights some of the gaps between the recognition that peacebuilding requires long-term participation and engagement from a broad spectrum of society, and the experience on the ground where this is not happening. It identifies some of the practical challenges that arise when engaging multiple groups of local stakeholders. It also offers suggestions for the international community as it revises its peacebuilding institutions and policies about how to move from token engagement to genuine participation in supporting local efforts to build peace. The volume features articles by academics and practitioners from various backgrounds, who explore key issues such as participation of women at all levels, the engagement of youth, the roles of religious and traditional leaders, the importance of supporting existing community structures and the potential positive contributions of the private sector. In addition, this volume adds to the increasingly loud call for the international community to enshrine the principle of inclusive local ownership and leadership in all its peacebuilding efforts.
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