Description:
Executive summary: "International peacebuilding actors have so far been wary of engagement with political parties. However,
there is growing recognition of the importance of working with local political systems, institutions and
parties in the promotion of peace. It is therefore important that international actors strengthen their
understanding of political parties in conflict-affected contexts and how such parties relate to conflict and
peacebuilding, as well as examine how best to deepen engagement with them.
This report examines the nature of political parties in conflict-affected contexts and the challenges such
parties face in becoming effective actors for peace. It analyses three cases ? Sri Lanka, Nepal and
Myanmar ? where parties have played very different roles in relation to both the grievances and struggles
that have fuelled conflict, and efforts to build and sustain peace. It then discusses how lessons from these
cases can inform the work of international peacebuilding actors.
Finally, the report examines the track record of the international community in working with political
parties in conflict-affected contexts. It argues that international actors must move beyond ?blueprint”
approaches to party support and instead develop more comprehensive and context-relevant responses to
the specific challenges that such parties face."
Source/publisher:
Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Center
Date of Publication:
2016-01-00
Date of entry:
2016-02-24
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- Individual Documents
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Language:
English
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