Promoting Democracy in Postconflict Societies - Softcover

Zeeuw, Jeroen De

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158826422X ISBN 13: 9781588264220

Publisher: Lynne Rienner, 2006

Synopsis

Few would dispute the importance of donating funds and expertise to conflict-ridden societies - but such aid, however well meant, often fails to have the intended effect. This study critically evaluates international democratization assistance in postconflict societies to discern what has worked, what has not, and how aid programs can be designed to have a more positive impact. The authors offer a unique recipient perspective as they explore three dimensions of democracy promotion: elections, free media, and human rights. Drawing on the experiences of Afghanistan, Cambodia, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Uganda, they suggest concrete ways in which the international community can better foster democratization in the wake of conflict.

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About the Author

Jeroen de Zeeuw is research fellow in the Conflict Research Unit at the Clingendael Institute of International Relations in the Netherlands. Krishna Kumar is senior social scientist with the United States Agency for International Development. His recent books include Rebuilding Societies After Civil War: Critical Roles for International Assistance and Postconflict Elections, Democratization and International Assistance..

Edition details

• Publisher: Lynne Rienner
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 158826422X
• ISBN 13: 9781588264220
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 340