The May 2004 issue of PRAXIS examines development and conflict: How
can conflict prevention be integrated into or influence the scope of
development assistance? What is the evidence that the presence or
absence of development strategies have played a role in the
exacerbation of conflicts? This issue presents original research on
conflict mediation strategies in Cameroon, South East Europe, and on a
global scale, and outlines important lessons learned from international
peace building efforts in Rwanda. PRAXIS also reports from the first
annual Fletcher Conference on Innovative Approaches: Rethinking
Interdisciplinary Action in Conflict and talks to practitioners about
how new conflict mediation approaches are in use in the field.
Click on the links below to view or download a pdf of the article.
Understanding the Roots of Conflict
Jennifer Leaning, Sam Arie, and Elizabeth Stites
Human Security in Crisis and Transition
Stacy Heen
The Role of Microcredit in Conflict and Displacement Mitigation: A Case Study in Cameroon
Ahsiya Posner
Education for Understanding: Educational Reform for Enhancing Security
The Fletcher Conference on Innovative Approaches: Rethinking Interdisciplinary Approaches in Conflict
Louise Fréchette
Conference Address
Susanna P. Campbell
Connecting Actors and Ideas: A Conference Report
Institutional and Social Capacities for Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
Tony Verheijen and Lisa Smirl
Building Crisis Management Capacity in Civil Society in South East Europe: Lessons from Early Warning
Craig S. Cohen
Trusting Coexistence: Lessons from Refugee Return and Reintegration in Rwanda
Views from the Field
Andrew Russell
Lars Waldorf
Jane Travis and Loren Landau