This book investigates the important role of local actors in Sierra Leone in helping to foster peace and provide for the needs of vulnerable populations following the end of the civil war.
Despite severe economic, political, and in some cases security challenges, local civil society organizations in Sierra Leone have expanded rapidly over the last 20 years, incorporating their local knowledge and traditions into their work to cater to the needs of war- affected populations. However, the preference of international development donors for funneling resources and technical assistance through civil society groups at the expense of central government has also created some resentment and backlash. This book examines this intersection between civil society, donors, and government in Sierra Leone, considering both the relevance of civil society activities, and their limitations, and what this means ultimately for human security in the country.
Highlighting the importance of African civil society actors as proactive agents of change, this book will be of interest to researchers and stakeholders across the fields of African peacebuilding, development, and conflict resolution.
| ISBN: | 9781032589749 |
| Publication date: | 29th August 2025 |
| Author: | Vandy Kanyako |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 266 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in Peace, Conflict and Security in Africa |
| Genres: |
Warfare and defence International institutions Development economics and emerging economies Regional / International studies Development studies Peace studies and conflict resolution Comparative politics |
This book investigates the important role of local actors in Sierra Leone in helping to foster peace and provide for the needs of vulnerable populations following the end of the civil war.
Despite severe economic, political, and in some cases security challenges, local civil society organizations in Sierra Leone have expanded rapidly over the last 20 years, incorporating their local knowledge and traditions into their work to cater to the needs of war- affected populations. However, the preference of international development donors for funneling resources and technical assistance through civil society groups at the expense of central government has also created some resentment and backlash. This book examines this intersection between civil society, donors, and government in Sierra Leone, considering both the relevance of civil society activities, and their limitations, and what this means ultimately for human security in the country.
Highlighting the importance of African civil society actors as proactive agents of change, this book will be of interest to researchers and stakeholders across the fields of African peacebuilding, development, and conflict resolution.
Civil Society and Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone features in the following genres: Warfare and defence, International institutions, Development economics and emerging economies, Regional / International studies, Development studies, Peace studies and conflict resolution, Comparative politics
Civil Society and Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone is available in Paperback, Hardback
Civil Society and Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone was written by Vandy Kanyako and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Civil Society and Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone has 266 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in Peace, Conflict and Security in Africa series
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