This thesis explores the dilemma and possibilities of building durable peace in post war northern region of the Republic of Uganda. It focuses on rediscovering traditional practises as a possible solution to the dilemma. Its conclusion is therefore derived from research on the possibility of incorporating traditional practises of peacebuilding into the existing national peacebuilding framework of Uganda. It did this against a backdrop of a two decade armed conflict in that region of the country.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- LIST OF ACRONYMS.
- INTRODUCTION.
- CHAPTER ONE: A PSYCHOANALYTICAL APPROACH
- 1.1 THE MAKING OF AN AUTHOR
- The Early Years and Fears
- Coming of Age.
- 1.2 RESEARCH INTEREST.
- 1.3 DEFINING KEY WORDS
- Peace
- Peacebuilding
- Traditional Peacebuilding Practises.
- Modern Peacebuilding Practises.
- System(s)...........
- 1.4 MOTIVATION AND INTEREST.
- 1.5 INITIAL PROBLEM
- 1.6 RESEARCH PROBLEM
- 1.7 RESEARCH QUESTION
- 1.8 SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
- 1.9 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- Research Process and Methods
- The Research Location..
- Ethical Standards.
- Data Reduction and Analysis.
- Reporting.........
- 1.10 LITERATURE REVIEW.
- Conflict versus Peace in Uganda...
- Peacebuilding
- Post War Development...
- CHAPTER TWO: THE HISTORY OF ARMED CONFLICT IN UGANDA AND EARLIER ATTEMPTS AT PEACEBUILDING.
- 2.1 THE HISTORY OF ARMED CONFLICT IN UGANDA.
- Pre-Colonial Times...
- Colonial Times..
- Post Colonial Times..
- The Entry of Museveni's Government and the Outbreak of the 22 Year War
- 2.2 ATTEMPTS TO END THE PRESENT CONFLICT AND BUILD DURABLE PEACE...
- Political Attempts.
- Legal Attempts.
- Developmental Attempts
- Peacebuilding Attempts
- Peace Making Attempts
- 2.3 WHY PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS HAVE FAILED
- Government Views.......
- Views of Civil Society Organisations...
- Views of the Victims.
- The Present
- CHAPTER THREE: TRADITIONAL PEACEBUILDING PRACTICES IN UGANDA....
- 3.1 TRADITIONAL PRACTICES OF PEACEBUILDING IN LANGO
- Traditional Peacebuilding Practices in Pre-Colonial Lango Society.
- The Current Traditional Peacebuilding Practices in Lango Society..
- The case for the Development of Hybrid Practices of Peacebuilding.
- Community Initiatives from Traditional Peacebuilding Practices in Lango Society..
- 3.2 TRADITIONAL PRACTICES OF PEACEBUILDING IN ACHOLI......
- Traditional Practices in Pre-Colonial Acholi Society..
- The Advent of Colonialism and Thereafter..
- Comparing Acholi and Lango Traditional Practices.
- 3.3 THE TRADITIONAL PRACTICES OF PEACEBUILDING IN TESO
- Traditional Practices in Pre-Colonial Teso.
- The Lasting Effect of Colonialism on Teso Traditional Practices.
- Comparing Lango and Iteso Traditional Practices of Peacebuilding.
- 3.4 TRACING PEACEBUILDING TRADITIONS WITHIN THE KARAMOJONG ......
- The History of Violence in Karamojong Society.
- The Culture of Peace..........\n
- 3.5 TRADITIONAL PRACTICES OF PEACEBUILDING OTHER PARTS OF UGANDA
- Traditional Practcses of Peacebuilding in Buganda Society.
- Traditional Practices of Peacebuilding in Ankole...
- 3.6 FRAMEWORK FOR ALL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES OF PEACEBUILDING IN UGANDA..
- An Outline of a Framework..
- A Call to Integrate Traditional Practices within National Programmes.
- CHAPTER FOUR: MODERN PRACTICES OF PEACEBUILDING IN UGANDA
- 4.1 A CONTEXTUAL DEFINITION..
- 4.2 TYPES OF MODERN PEACEBUILDING PRACTICES IN USE IN UGANDA
- Pacification.....
- Use of 'experts' input in CSOs Interventions....
- Peace Talks.
- Media Peacebuilding
- Government Peacebuilding Projects.
- Peace Education.
- Justice before Peace or Peace before Justice.
- Amnesty
- Researching for Peace.
- 4.3 COMPARATIVE INDICATORS.
- Source.
- Nature.
- Ownership...
- Funding......
- Effectiveness
- Skills and knowhow
- Acceptability by beneficiaries and donors.
- Ease of Integration into National Programs
- CHAPTER FIVE: CHALLENGES OF INTEGRATING TRADITIONAL PRACTICES OF PEACEBUILDING IN NATIONAL PEACEBUILDING PROGRAMMES.
- 5.1 SPECIFICITY DUE TO CULTURE AND LOCATION
- 5.2 DESIGN: TOP-DOWN VERSUS BOTTOM-UP
- 5.3 FUNDING CHALLENGES..
- 5.4 TRADITIONS VERSUS CONSTITUTIONALISM AND ABUSE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
- 5.5 NO "EXPERTS"
- 5.6 UNFAMILIARITY AMONG THE NEW GENERATION.
- 5.7 CONFUSION ON THE GOVERNMENT ROLE
- 5.8 ERODED AUTHORITY OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN UGANDA..
- 5.9 EXTREME AND PECULIAR NATURE OF CONFLICT.
- 5.10 DIRECT CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TWO SYSTEMS.
- CHAPTER SIX: CONTOURS OF A COMMON PEACEBUILDING SYSTEM
- 6.1 A RECAP OF THE THESIS IDEA.
- 6.2 TRADITIONAL PRACTICES
- Specific Traditions.
- Cross-cultural.
- 6.3 MODERN PEACEBUILDING SYSTEM
- Contradicting the Traditional System
- Agreeing with Traditional Values.
- 6.4 TOWARDS AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM
- CONCLUSIONS.
- 4GLOSSARY OF LOCAL TERMS
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- The historical and socio-cultural context of conflict in Northern Uganda.
- Traditional peacebuilding practices in various ethnic groups of Uganda, including their strengths and limitations.
- Modern peacebuilding initiatives in Uganda, including their effectiveness and shortcomings.
- Challenges and opportunities for integrating traditional peacebuilding practices within national peacebuilding programs.
- The potential for developing a hybrid peacebuilding system that combines the strengths of both traditional and modern approaches.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis explores the potential for integrating traditional peacebuilding practices into modern peacebuilding programs in post-war Northern Uganda. The author aims to critically analyze both traditional and modern approaches to peacebuilding in the region, identifying challenges and opportunities for a more integrated and effective approach to conflict transformation.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One introduces the author's research interests and provides a foundational framework for understanding peacebuilding in Northern Uganda. It defines key terms, outlines the research methodology, and reviews relevant literature. Chapter Two traces the history of armed conflict in Uganda, exploring the various attempts at peacebuilding throughout the years, including their successes and failures. Chapter Three focuses on traditional peacebuilding practices in different regions of Uganda, including Lango, Acholi, Teso, and Karamoja. It examines the history, structure, and effectiveness of these practices in promoting peace and reconciliation. Chapter Four analyzes modern peacebuilding practices in Uganda, exploring the different approaches and their impact on conflict transformation. It compares and contrasts traditional and modern practices, highlighting their unique characteristics and potential for integration.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key concepts explored in this research include traditional peacebuilding practices, modern peacebuilding programs, post-war development, conflict transformation, Northern Uganda, cultural context, hybrid peacebuilding systems, and the integration of traditional and modern approaches to peacebuilding.
- Quote paper
- Adams Rajab Makmot-Kibwanga (Author), 2009, Rediscovering Traditional Peacebuilding Practices in Post War Northern Uganda, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/454739
