Bridging the Gap : Diaspora engagement in peacebuilding in the Horn of Africa
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2010-08-30
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en
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In a globalizing world diasporas have become important forces that play a role in the
interactions and relations between countries, regions and continents. Also in
contemporary conflicts, conflict resolution and peacebuilding diaspora have a more and
more important role to play. In the mainstream literature, diaspora are often seen to fuel
conflict and exacerbate tensions through radical mobilization along ethnic and religious
lines. New research findings, however, show that diaspora groups are playing an
increasingly prominent role in peace and reconciliation processes. To what extent
however, is not clear. This research aims at finding knowledge in the ways African
diaspora (organisations) in the Netherlands try to influence the developments in their
countries of origin and at finding knowledge in the ways those diaspora members are
engaging themselves in positive peacebuilding practises. Hence the research question is;
To what extent, and in what ways, does the African diaspora in the Netherlands influence
peacebuilding processes in the Horn of Africa?
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen