Peace-building and development in Guatemala and Northern Ireland / Charles A. Reilly.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009Edition: First editionDescription: xiv, 220 pages ; 22 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0230611575
- 9780230611573
- Peace-building & development in Guatemala & Northern Ireland [Cover title]
- Civil society -- Guatemala
- Civil society -- Northern Ireland
- Community development -- Guatemala
- Peace-building -- Guatemala
- Community development -- Northern Ireland
- Peace-building -- Northern Ireland
- Guatemala -- History -- Civil War, 1960-1996 -- Peace
- Northern Ireland -- Politics and government -- 1998-
- 303.6609416 22
- JZ5584.G9 R45 2009
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-213) and index.
Introduction: "easier signed than done" -- Peace and its delayed dividends -- Fatigue, not fraternity in Guatemala -- Development from below? -- Elusive equity and security in Northern Ireland -- Getting to yes in Northern Ireland -- Conclusion: synergies for peace.
"This book analyzes the implementation of peace processes in Northern Ireland and Guatemala, with emphasis on the role of mid-level civil society and religious organizations, or the voluntary sector. Both countries interrupted years of conflict, signed peace accords in 1998 and 1996 respectively, and still struggle to make them work. Despite very different economic development levels, both countries have colonial legacies, deep cultural divisions, and engaged diaspora. They grapple with violence, poverty and inequitable distribution of wealth and power. While religious differences are a backdrop to violence and reconciliation in both cases, insecurity and inequity are the root cause and consequence of these conflicts. The book summarizes lessons learned and makes policy recommendations for more civil post-conflict societies, arguing that similar dynamics fuel sustainable peace-building and authentic development."--BOOK JACKET.
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