The Final Peace of the Puzzle? Operationalizing the Peace Pillar in Triple Nexus Approaches: A Case Study of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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2024-07-10
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This thesis analyzes the operationalization of the peace pillar of the
humanitarian-development-peace Triple Nexus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Through 66 semi-structured interviews with actors from different backgrounds operating in
the Triple Nexus, this study identifies several challenges that arose during the
implementation of the peace pillar. Three main findings stem from the research. The first
finding is that in its current form, the peace pillar is limited to peacebuilding, thus excluding
peacekeeping and peacemaking elements. Second, tensions between humanitarian and
hard security actors prevent the broadening of this mandate. Third, the study finds that there
is discussion around the role of localization in the Triple Nexus approaches in the DRC.
Additionally, the study highlights that the role of perceptions of the local population in relation
to the Triple Nexus has been largely neglected in existing literature, while this proves to be a
critical factor. The thesis concludes that the Triple Nexus in the DRC has yet to realize its full
potential, suggesting the need for further research into this new approach.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen