Book Description
In the early and mid-1900s, several African countries demobilized part of their armed forces. This book analyzes, in the light of Africa's large development challenges and continuing wars and insecurity, the question of how demobilizations have contributed to peace and human development. It also explores what we can learn from the different approaches that have been taken.
About the Author
Kees Kingma is Project Leader for Demobilization and Peace-Building at the Bonn International Center for Conversion.
Demobilization in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Development and Security Impacts FROM THE PUBLISHER
In the early and mid-1900s, several African countries demobilized part of their armed forced. This book analyzes, in the light of Africa's large development challenges and continuing wars and insecurity, the question: to what extent and how demobilizations have contributed to peace and human development? Where did the soldiers go? What can we learn from the different approached that have been taken? These questions provide insights in the linkages between development and conflict, and provide lessons for demilitarization and peace-building efforts in post-war societies.
Author Biography: Kees Kingma is Project Leader for Demobilization and Peace-Building at the Bonn International Center for Conversion.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
A study comprised of eight contributions which assess the development and security impact of recent demobilizations of armed forces in Africa, particularly those in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Mozambique. Contributors argue that, if well planned and implemented in conjunction with broader postwar rehabilitation, demobilization of armed forces can make important contributions to sustainable human security and development. Contributors include scholars, consultants, researchers, and practitioners from the fields of economics, social anthropology, international relations, political economy, history, and development studies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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