Objective of the research is to assess the existing normative frameworks on internal displacement and forward recommended improvements on handling IDPs. The thesis will attempt to answer the following questions. What are the existing normative frameworks on internal displacement and durable solutions; international; regional-specific to Africa; and national-specific to Ethiopia? What are the major causes of internal displacement in Ethiopia? What are the major vulnerabilities to the IDPs and hosting communities? What are effective, durable solutions to support IDPs? What are the major challenges in selecting durable solutions for displaced people? How can durable solutions best be realized in contexts of conflict and fragility?
A number of definitions and concepts can be generated from various sources to define the term "internal displacement". The definition of “internally displaced persons” is generally not included in binding documents. The term “displaced persons” is only used to refer to the category of internally displaced persons as defined in other relevant General Assembly resolutions. The concept of "displaced persons" was given an unclear explanation, although it particularly incorporated and largely referred to the term "internally displaced persons”. The issue of IDPs has been part of international discourse since 1972, when the UN officially used the term in a resolution concerning refugees and displaced persons in Sudan. Nonetheless, the first formal definition was incorporated into the Analytical Report in 1992 by the then UN Secretary General, Boutros B. Ghali. The definition was criticized because it unnecessarily provides time-based and numerical benchmarks. The IOM's proposed definition includes returnees who, having fled to another country, subsequently return to their own country but are unable to return to their original place of residence. Attempts have been made to look through various sources of internal displacement concepts. There is no single definition for it since it’s a social science concept.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- PART ONE
- 1.1. Acknowledgements
- 1.2. Dedication
- PART TWO
- INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUGH OF THE STUDY
- 2.1. Introduction and Background of the Study
- 2.2. Objective
- 2.3. Research questions
- PART THREE
- DISCUSSION AND RESULTS
- Unit 1: International Normative and Institutional Frameworks On Displacement
- International Human Rights Law
- Key International Human Rights Instruments In Situations Of Internal Displacement
- International Humaniterian Law
- The Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement
- The pre-displacement Phase
- Protection During Displacement and Humanitarian Assistance
- Post-Displacement Phase
- Unit 2: Regional Normative and Institutional Frameworks of Africa
- 2.1. Normative Frameworks
- Kampala Convention: The African Union Convention For The Protection and Assistance Of IDPs In Africa
- Great Lakes Protocol: The Protection and Assistance to IDPs
- 2.2. Regional Institutional Framework
- 2.3. Normative and Institutional Frameworks particularly in Ethiopia
- 2.3.1. Normative Framework of Ethiopia
- 2.3.2. Institutional Framework of Ethiopia
- Unit 3: Factors Causing Displacement, Related Vulnerabilities and Wayouts
- 3.1. Forced Displacement: Humanitarian Crisis, And Development Challenges
- 3.2. Durable Solutions: Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexus as wayout to Protracted IDPs
- PART 4: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- PART 5: ANNEXES
- 5.1. Acronyms
- 5.2. References
- 5.3. Methodology and The Research Design
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The primary objective of this work is to examine the normative frameworks and durable solutions for addressing internal displacement in Africa, focusing particularly on the Ethiopian context. The study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the region and to propose recommendations for enhancing protection and assistance.
- International and regional normative frameworks on internal displacement.
- The role of humanitarian law and human rights law in addressing the needs of IDPs.
- Factors driving internal displacement in Africa, including conflict, natural disasters, and climate change.
- Challenges and opportunities for achieving durable solutions for IDPs, including protection, humanitarian assistance, and development.
- The importance of addressing root causes of displacement and promoting peacebuilding and reconciliation.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first part of this work provides acknowledgements and dedications. The second part delves into the introduction and background of the study. It discusses the definition of internal displacement and explores the historical evolution of the concept, highlighting key international resolutions and frameworks.
The third part focuses on the discussion and results. It examines international normative and institutional frameworks on displacement, including international human rights law, international humanitarian law, and the UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement. It then explores regional frameworks, focusing on the Kampala Convention and the Great Lakes Protocol, and examines specific normative and institutional frameworks within Ethiopia.
The third part concludes with an analysis of factors causing displacement, including humanitarian crises, development challenges, and vulnerabilities faced by IDPs. It explores durable solutions to protracted displacement, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding approaches.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts covered in this work include internal displacement, internally displaced persons (IDPs), normative frameworks, durable solutions, humanitarian law, human rights law, the Kampala Convention, the Great Lakes Protocol, forced displacement, conflict, natural disasters, climate change, vulnerability, protection, humanitarian assistance, development, peacebuilding, and reconciliation.
- Citation du texte
- Mulugeta Tefera (Auteur), 2023, Normative Frameworks and Durable Solutions on Internal Displacement. A Look to Africa, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1319086
