Conflict security and development in Africa has generated such a constant international debate in the recent decades. The prevailing discourse on these matters has rather been pessimistic. The prevalence of armed conflicts within certain phases of the African colonial state, the regression of socio-economic indicators, poor democratic processes as a result of the bad leadership from political elites and widespread corruption. We must underscore that conflicts are inevitable in society however if poorly handled it retard the enforcement of the right to development. This grounded in the human rights-based approach which seeks to ensure that the state who is duty bearer put in mechanisms to ensure that the generic needs of society are identified secured and protected. On the whole this paper presents an examination of conflict security, causes of conflict security and their effects on the right to development, the nexus between conflict security and development within the paradigm of the human security, generic and the human rights-based approach.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Conceptualizing Conflict Security and Development
- Conflict
- Security
- The Right to Development
- Causes of Conflicts and Implications on Development
- Inept Leadership
- Corruption
- Poverty
- Unemployment, Lack of Education and Population Pressure
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the complex relationship between conflict, security, and the right to development in Africa. It examines the various definitions and interpretations of these concepts within the framework of human security and the human rights-based approach. The paper delves into the root causes of conflict in Africa, specifically focusing on inept leadership, corruption, poverty, and the lack of education and employment opportunities, and analyzes their detrimental impact on development efforts.
- The interconnectedness of conflict, security, and development in Africa
- The impact of conflict on the realization of the right to development
- The role of human security in promoting development and stability
- The influence of various factors, such as inept leadership and corruption, on conflict and development
- The human rights-based approach to development and its relevance to conflict resolution
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The Introduction provides a broad overview of the persistent debate surrounding conflict, security, and development in Africa. It highlights the prevailing pessimistic discourse and underscores the crucial link between conflict and the right to development, emphasizing the need for mechanisms to secure and protect the essential needs of society. The paper then delves into the conceptualization of conflict security and development by examining various definitions and interpretations of key concepts like conflict, security, and the right to development. The discussion explores the human security theory and its role in providing a conducive environment for people's survival and dignity, linking these concepts to the human rights-based approach.
The chapter dedicated to the causes of conflict and their implications for development examines various contributing factors, including inept leadership, corruption, poverty, and unemployment. It analyzes the impact of these factors on political integration, socio-economic transformation, and the right to development, providing examples from specific African countries. The paper also addresses the importance of a unifying and inclusive leadership in promoting national unity and peace. The final section of this chapter delves into the detrimental effects of corruption on development efforts and the potential role of the Africa Union in combating corruption.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the complex and interconnected issues of conflict, security, and development in Africa. The main keywords include human security, human rights-based approach, right to development, conflict resolution, inept leadership, corruption, poverty, and unemployment. These keywords encapsulate the key themes and concepts explored throughout the text, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for fostering peace, stability, and sustainable development in Africa.
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- Benjamin Mekinde Tonga (Author), 2018, Conflict, Security and the Right to Development in Africa, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/988363
