Abozaglo, Patricia
(2009)
The Role of NGOs in Peacebuilding in Colombia.
Research and Perspectives on Development Practice, 9.
ISSN 2009-6976
Abstract
This paper is a summary of a thesis submitted to th
e Kimmage
Development Studies Centre, Dublin in partial fulfil
ment of the
requirements for the degree of MA in Development St
udies. The
paper reflects on the topic of the role of non-gover
nmental
organisations (NGOs) in peacebuilding in Colombia,
where for
decades there has been politically motivated conflict.
Arising from research undertaken in Colombia, the paper identifies the
roles that NGOs in Colombia are currently playing and the challenges
they are facing. NGOs play a vital role in peacebuilding, and form part
of civil society together with other actors such as churches, the business
sector, trade unions, community-based organisations, grassroots
organisations, media and political parties. Despite this, primary research
suggested that there was insufficient cohesion and coordination among
NGOs in order to allow them to actively participate in peace negotiations
or dialogue with a united peace agenda. This research concludes that
by building greater cohesion among civil society sectors NGOs can
play a leading role in constructing a common peacebuilding agenda
for Colombian civil society, helping to break social divisions, creating
a culture for peace, and fostering inclusion
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Additional Information: |
Research and
Perspectives on Development Practice Series Paper No. 9 |
| Keywords: |
NGO; Peacebuilding; Colombia; Kimmage Development Studies Centre; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > International Development |
| Item ID: |
9959 |
| Depositing User: |
IR Editor
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| Date Deposited: |
19 Sep 2018 11:21 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Research and Perspectives on Development Practice |
| Publisher: |
Kimmage Development Studies Centre |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
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