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Rola pomocy rozwojowej w procesie stabilizacji i odbudowy obszarów pokonfliktowych
The role of development assistance for peacebuilding and reconstruction in post-conflict areas

Author(s): Anna Paterek
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Welfare systems, Developing nations, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: ODA; post-conflict areas; post-conflict countries; peacebuilding; development assistance;

Summary/Abstract: This paper analyses the role that development assistance can play in peacebuilding and reconstruction efforts in post-conflict societies. All development initiatives require the aid-receiving state involvement at some level. Aid effectiveness is determined by the success in building state capacity and legitimacy. Thus, the main argument is that in fragile states and conflict-affected areas aid donors must tackle state-building for successful peacebuilding. It includes supporting the restoration of core government functions and a rule of law culture, delivery of public services, economic revitalization and societal conflict transformation.

  • Issue Year: XXXII/2018
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 119-131
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish