1st Edition

Peacebuilding and Rule of Law in Africa Just Peace?

274 Pages
by Routledge

280 Pages
by Routledge

280 Pages
by Routledge

The promotion of the rule of law has become an increasingly important element of peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations, particularly in Africa, where there have been numerous internal armed conflicts and missions over the last decade.  This book explores the expanding international efforts to promote rule of law in countries emerging from violent conflict. With a focus on Africa, the... Read more

1. Promoting the Rule of Law: From Liberal to Institutional Peacebuilding Chandra Lekha Sriram, Olga Martin-Ortega and Johanna Herman  2. Traditional Justice as Rule of Law in Africa: An Anthropological Perspective Juan Obarrio  3. The Rule of Law in Liberal Peacebuilding Oliver Richmond  4. Rule of Law, Peacekeeping and the United Nations Rob Pulver  5. (Re)creating the Rule of Law, Post Conflict, in Africa: From Constitutional Protections to Oversight Mechanisms Muna Ndulo  6. Rule of Law in the Democratic Republic of Congo Pall Davidsson with Fríða Thoroddsen  7. (Re)building the Rule of Law in Sierra Leone: Beyond the Formal Sector? Chandra Lekha Sriram  8. Narrowing Gaps in Justice: Rule of Law Programming in Liberia Johanna Herman and Olga Martin-Ortega  9. Creating Demand in Darfur: Circling the Square Sarah Maguire  10. The Anti-Politics of Transitional Justice: Lessons from Rwanda Stephen Brown  11. Just Peace? Lessons Learned and Policy Insights Chandra Lekha Sriram, Olga Martin-Ortega and Johanna Herman

Biography

Chandra Lekha Sriram is Professor of Human Rights in the School of Law, at the University of East London.

Olga Martin-Ortega is Senior Research Fellow at the Centre on Human Rights in Conflict at the University of East London.

Johanna Herman is Research Fellow at the Centre on Human Rights in Conflict at the University of East London.

'This is a valuable volume from a wide range of scholars offering not just cogent analysis on challenges to the rule of law in vulnerable and post-conflict societies but also insightful policy recommendations. Scholars and practitioners equally will find it stimulating and useful.' – David M. Malone, President, International Development Research Centre

'This timely and comprehensive book presents a thoughtful analysis of peace-building; the 'fourth pillar' of international security. Combining perspectives from scholars and practitioners, the book offers new insight into the challenges and lessons of post-conflict reconstruction in Africa. It will be of wide interest to anyone who cares about the rule of law, global governance, and the future of a conflicted continent.' – Alison Brysk, Professor, Political Science and International Studies, University of California, Irvine