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2. Why Burma’s Peace Efforts Have Failed to End Its Internal Wars
- Author:
- Bertil Lintner
- Publication Date:
- 10-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- United States Institute of Peace
- Abstract:
- After seven decades of civil war and five failed peace efforts, Burma is no closer than before to reaching an agreement that would bring an end to its many conflicts. Analysis of those previous attempts shows that they all foundered on immutable attitudes on both sides. This report suggests that the peace process needs a fresh start, learning from the past and seeking to resolve underlying political disparities while prioritizing community interests and sustainable development.
- Topic:
- Development, Conflict, and Peace
- Political Geography:
- South Asia, Burma, and Myanmar
3. Pathways for Post-Peace Development in Afghanistan
- Author:
- Khyber Farahi and Scott Guggenheim
- Publication Date:
- 11-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- United States Institute of Peace
- Abstract:
- Even if the warring parties in Afghanistan manage to secure a still-elusive agreement on resolving the current conflict, significant economic challenges remain for the country, which will require continued assistance and support for core government functions. This report, based on an examination of Afghanistan’s recent development performance, provides a framework for how the Afghan government and its donor partners can more effectively deliver equitable development going forward.
- Topic:
- Conflict Prevention, Development, Conflict, and Peace
- Political Geography:
- Afghanistan and South Asia
4. Addressing Fragility in a Global Pandemic: Elements of a Successful U.S. Strategy
- Author:
- Corinne Graff
- Publication Date:
- 12-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- United States Institute of Peace
- Abstract:
- The Global Fragility Act (GFA), passed by Congress and signed into law in 2019, requires the State Department, USAID, and other agencies to put in place for the first time a comprehensive strategy to address state fragility, violent conflict, and extremism, relying on best practices that are key to more effective and integrated U.S. policy. This report focuses on six key themes in the legislation, drawing on the expertise of leading peacebuilding and development experts to help generate practical solutions for advancing the GFA.
- Topic:
- Development, Fragile States, Pandemic, USAID, Resilience, and COVID-19
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus and United States of America
5. Measuring Collective Impact: Creating a Framework for Assessing Multiple Peacebuilding Projects in Colombia
- Author:
- Diego Benitez
- Publication Date:
- 07-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- United States Institute of Peace
- Abstract:
- USIP implemented its Initiative to Measure Peace and Conflict (IMPACT) program first in the Central African Republic and later in Colombia, where it worked directly with peacebuilding organizations to gauge their collective impact on fostering reconciliation in the wake of the 2016 peace accord between the government and FARC rebels. Drawing on the challenges encountered and lessons learned, this report provides suggestions for how future iterations of the IMPACT approach can help policymakers, donors, and practitioners achieve greater and more cost-effective results from the peacebuilding projects they support.
- Topic:
- Civil Society, Development, Education, Peace, and Reconciliation
- Political Geography:
- Colombia and South America
6. The Intersection of Investment and Conflict in Myanmar
- Author:
- Priscilla Clapp
- Publication Date:
- 02-2020
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- United States Institute of Peace
- Abstract:
- Developing countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America are grappling with how to deal with China's rising economic influence—particularly the multibillion-dollar development projects financed through China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Myanmar, however, appears to be approaching foreign investment proposals with considerable caution. This report examines the framework the country is developing to promote transparency and accountability and to reserve for itself the authority to weigh the economic, social, and environmental impacts of major projects proposed by international investors, including China.
- Topic:
- Development, Infrastructure, Economy, Conflict, Investment, and Peace
- Political Geography:
- China, Southeast Asia, and Myanmar