Building institutions in post‐conflict African economies

Aron, Janine

doi:10.1002/jid.997

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“…Facilitating transition and shifts in governance towards decolonization requires that voice be given to those who previously had insufficient say in the development of the structures affecting their livelihoods (Aron, ; Arévalo and Ros‐Tonen, ). Here, an investigation of the broader policy characteristics of Canada and South Africa is conducted in order to determine the ability of Indigenous peoples to participate in the governance of land and resources.…”

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Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Collaborative Governance Towards On‐Going Reconciliation

Zurba

2013

Env Pol Gov

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This paper looks at the potential for collaborative governance for land and resources to become a form of on‐going reconciliation in societies transitioning from past oppression and on‐going social injustice. Structural violence in the form of capacity disparities and policy configuration are explored in order to frame the discussion. Canada and South Africa are presented as two countries that have been going through different experiences in terms of transition, but have had similar experiences in regards to a need to foster new ways of working towards more equitable forms of governance. Here, much like reconciliation, governance is presented as a process, which under the right conditions can lead to relationship building and mutually desirable outcomes. This process creates a platform for establishing common ground, as well as the potential to negotiate solutions to structural violence. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Collaborative Governance Towards On‐Going Reconciliation

Zurba

2013

Env Pol Gov

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“…However, policy constraints include institutional capabilities and financial resources. Weak institutions imply the absence of formal and informal rules, rules that have evolved to be sub-optimal, or rules that are poorly enforced (Aron 2002). In emerging economies such as Mozambique, the enforcement of existing rules appears to be compromised by a culture that accepts informal rewards, and by financial constraints placing limits on institutional reform.…”

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Varieties of Capitalism and Employment Relations: Informally Dominated Market Economies

Dibben¹,

Williams²

2012

Industrial Relations

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The varieties of capitalism and employment relations literature have largely focused on formally regulated market economies, with a general neglect of the informal economy and of emerging markets where this work arrangement is dominant. In this article, however, the intention is to propose the Informally Dominated Market Economy as a form of capitalism that could be usefully incorporated into the industrial relations literature. To start to unpack this variety of capitalism, this article explores institutions and employment relations practices in the African economy of Mozambique. The outcome is a conceptual framework that includes both formal and informal institutions and considers the implications for work and employment relations.

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“…In destroying infrastructure, public utilities and communications, wars limit the effectiveness of state institutions (Aron, 2003: programme with a commitment to work with the Sierra Leone army. Under this programme, British forces were filtered into the Sierra Leone army at all levels to provide expertise and training.…”

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Capacity development and reconstruction in post‐conflict African environments

Arthur

2011

W Jnl of Ent Man and Sust Dev

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There have recently been concerted efforts by many post‐conflict African countries to formulate and implement policies and measures that will reconstruct and develop their societies. Much of the discussions of realizing post‐conflict reconstruction and development have generally focused on disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) of ex‐combatants. What is however, missing is a discussion on capacity development and capacity building initiatives to help in reconstruction in the period after DDR. This paper therefore examines the importance of capacity development in post‐conflict African environment. It notes that while demobilising and disarming warring factions is important, the success of reconstruction efforts in a post‐conflict environment depends largely on the ability to build and develop capacity and skills that are pertinent to helping reconstruct and promote the development goals of the countries. It is argued that post‐conflict societies should have a coherent and co‐ordinate approach to rebuilding, reconstructing and developing the capacity of the state in order to achieve the state’s legitimacy and effectiveness. Such capacity development measures should involve the development of physical infrastructure; the building of the state’s institutional structures; the promotion of good political and economic governance; skills and education training for individuals; and measures to improve and deliver security and social services.

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Building institutions in post‐conflict African economies

Cited by 23 publications

References 52 publications

Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Collaborative Governance Towards On‐Going Reconciliation

Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Collaborative Governance Towards On‐Going Reconciliation

Varieties of Capitalism and Employment Relations: Informally Dominated Market Economies

Capacity development and reconstruction in post‐conflict African environments

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