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Sharing New Ground in Post-Conflict Situations: The Role of UNDP in Support of Reintegration Programmes
In the context of a strategic review of the work of UNDP in complex emergencies, with a focus on reintegration programmes, this analytical report offers concrete recommendations and insights into the...
UN Peace-Keeping Operations (2000)
The UN presence in conflict areas in January 2000. Sources : UN Information Centre in Paris
The Business of Peace: The Private Sector as a Partner in Conflict Prevention and Resolution
This document provides a framework for understanding both the positive and negative roles that business can play in situations of violent conflict. For this purpose, the two main sections of the...
A Gender Perspective for Conflict Management
This paper seeks to draw attention to a variety of strategies aimed at increasing the involvement of women in decision-making processes during peacekeeping missions and reconstruction. In particular,...
Building Peace: Challenges and Strategies After Civil War
Outlining some of the challenges of expanding the space for peace and the strategies to achieve such a goal, this article points to a way to conceptualize peace and analyze the role of the...
Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration of Ex-Combatants in a Peacekeeping Environment: Principles and Guidelines
This document seeks to provide a coherent framework of general principles and practical guidelines for effective planning, management, implementation and monitoring of disarmament, demobilization and...
UN Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Sudan (Jan - Dec 2000)
JANUARY - DECEMBER 2000 A. Executive Summary The present 2000 Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Sudan (CA) identifies life-sustaining activities to assist populations affected by conflict and...
Bosnia and Herzegovina + 3 more
Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to General Assembly resolution 53/35: The fall of Srebrenica (A/54/549)
A/54/549 Agenda item 42 The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina Contents I. Introduction II. Background A. Break-up of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the establishment of the United...
UN Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Jan - Dec 2000)
JANUARY - DECEMBER 2000 A tenuous cease-fire is being observed across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the signature of the Lusaka cease-fire accord. The document was signed...
UN Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for the Republic of the Congo (Jan - Dec 2000)
JANUARY - DECEMBER 2000 The Republic of the Congo (ROC) recently suffered two wars, from June to October 1997 and beginning again in September 1998. War spread to the capital, Brazzaville, in...
Sanctions on Iraq: Background, Consequences, Strategies
Questioning the validity of sanctions against Iraq, this report provides a wide range of accounts relating to their effects, reflecting both private and professional experiences. Covering a variety...
Guinea-Bissau : War, Reconstruction and Reform
Abstract In June 1998, Guinea-Bissau was thrown into conflict by a military revolt. This led to 11 months of fighting, extensive loss of life, and the displacement of up to a third of the country's...
Conflict Impact Assessment: A Practical Working Tool for Prioritising Development Assistance in Unstable Situations
This tool has been designed to assist practitioners to identify significant problem areas that have the potential to lead to violent conflict in a given country. It can be applied in particular,...
Angola + 1 more
A Land Cursed by its Wealth? : Angola's War Economy 1975-99
Abstract In Angola, the availability of two abundant resources (oil and diamonds) has prolonged the conflict beyond its Cold War context. The geography and political economy of these resources were...
The Influence of Aid in Situations of Violent Conflict: A Synthesis and a Commentary on the Lessons Learned from Case Studies on the Limits and Scope for the Use of Development Assistance Incentives and Disincentives for Influencing Conflict Situations
Over the past decade, the mandate of aid has been extended significantly. The end of the Cold War brought about far-reaching political changes that culminated in a great rise in civil wars,...
Decentralised Cooperation: A New Tool for Conflict Situations
This study examines the practice of Decentralised Cooperation (DC), i.e. the systematic co-operation links between local communities in donor countries and local communities in countries that need...
SIPRI Yearbook Summary 1999: Armaments, Disarmament and International Security
Examining developments in the world security environment for the year 1998, this annual study explores three main areas; security and conflicts; military spending and armaments, and...
World + 2 more
Forced Migration Review No. 5 - Learning from Kosovo
Forced Migration Review provides a forum for the regular exchange of practical experience, information and ideas between researchers, refugees and internally displaced people, and those who work with...
World + 2 more
Kosovo: Protection and Peace-Building
This report examines the protection situation for refugees, returnees, internally displaced persons and minorities in Kosovo, as well as safeguards for the rights of those who have not yet returned...