On Peacebuilding and Inclusion
International Peacebuilding and the Emerging inclusivity Norm
Tim Donais and Erin McCandless
Third World Quarterly, V38: N2, 2016
This paper draws on constructivist theory to assess the contemporary debate around inclusion within peacebuilding and statebuilding processes, and on inclusivity as an emerging norm within international policy processes. It reflects on the issues through the case of the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, and makes the case that the inclusivity agenda marks a significant shift towards fulling a longstanding commitment to respecting national ownership of peace-building processes. Please contact me if you would like a copy of this, at [email protected]
Tim Donais and Erin McCandless
Third World Quarterly, V38: N2, 2016
This paper draws on constructivist theory to assess the contemporary debate around inclusion within peacebuilding and statebuilding processes, and on inclusivity as an emerging norm within international policy processes. It reflects on the issues through the case of the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, and makes the case that the inclusivity agenda marks a significant shift towards fulling a longstanding commitment to respecting national ownership of peace-building processes. Please contact me if you would like a copy of this, at [email protected]
Safeguarding Inclusivity and the Role of Civil Society in Conflict Affected States:
Lessons from the New Deal and SDG Implementation
Room document for a session in the World Bank's Fragility, Violence and Conflict Forum, 2015
March 1, 2016
This report examines the nature and role of civil society in countries affected by conflict and fragility with the aim of contributing to policy discussions around inclusivity in peacemaking and peacebuilding processes. It reviews evidence around why inclusivity matters and reflects on lessons around the role of civil society in the New Deal process to date, and, considers potential entry points for ensuring meaningful inclusion of civil society in the effective implementation of Agenda 2030.
Lessons from the New Deal and SDG Implementation
Room document for a session in the World Bank's Fragility, Violence and Conflict Forum, 2015
March 1, 2016
This report examines the nature and role of civil society in countries affected by conflict and fragility with the aim of contributing to policy discussions around inclusivity in peacemaking and peacebuilding processes. It reviews evidence around why inclusivity matters and reflects on lessons around the role of civil society in the New Deal process to date, and, considers potential entry points for ensuring meaningful inclusion of civil society in the effective implementation of Agenda 2030.
Sustaining peace one day at a time: Inclusion, transition crises, and the resilience of social contracts
Marie-Joelle Zahar and Erin McCandless
Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding, 14(1), 2020
Publisher website
This article argues that inclusion is a key driver of resilient social contracts and a foundation for sustaining peace. Drawing on case studies conducted under the Forging Resilient Social Contracts project and building on the literature on transitions from war to peace and authoritarianism to democracy, the theoretical framework links inclusion to peace sustainability. Interrogating how and why processes of inclusion matter, the piece makes the case that resilient social contracting is driven by elite inclusion, societal inclusion and their interactions. Four case-studies illustrate the arguments. Resilient social contracting, findings suggest, allows countries to weather crises and survive to ‘transition another day’.
Marie-Joelle Zahar and Erin McCandless
Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding, 14(1), 2020
Publisher website
This article argues that inclusion is a key driver of resilient social contracts and a foundation for sustaining peace. Drawing on case studies conducted under the Forging Resilient Social Contracts project and building on the literature on transitions from war to peace and authoritarianism to democracy, the theoretical framework links inclusion to peace sustainability. Interrogating how and why processes of inclusion matter, the piece makes the case that resilient social contracting is driven by elite inclusion, societal inclusion and their interactions. Four case-studies illustrate the arguments. Resilient social contracting, findings suggest, allows countries to weather crises and survive to ‘transition another day’.
Editorials on peacebuilding and inclusion
Vertical integration: A dynamic practice promoting transformative peacebuilding
McCandless, E., Abitbol, E. & Donais, T. (2015). JPD, 10(1), 1-9.
Editorial - open access
Revitalising our tools to better engage local contexts and measure and promote peace
McCandless, E. (2014) JPD, 9(1), 1-2.
Editorial - open access
Peace operations and development interventions: Expanding the focus on context, politics, participation and transparency
McCandless, E. & Abu-Nimer, M. (2009). JPD, 5(1), 1-7.
Editorial - open access
National ownership in security, peacebuilding and development: Grassroots activism, institution building and policymaking
McCandless, E. & Abu-Nimer, M. (2006). JPD, 2(3), 1-6.
Editorial - open access
Building socially accountable peace and development in Africa
McCandless, E. & Abu-Nimer, M. (2004). JPD, 2(1), 1-5.
Editorial - open access
McCandless, E., Abitbol, E. & Donais, T. (2015). JPD, 10(1), 1-9.
Editorial - open access
Revitalising our tools to better engage local contexts and measure and promote peace
McCandless, E. (2014) JPD, 9(1), 1-2.
Editorial - open access
Peace operations and development interventions: Expanding the focus on context, politics, participation and transparency
McCandless, E. & Abu-Nimer, M. (2009). JPD, 5(1), 1-7.
Editorial - open access
National ownership in security, peacebuilding and development: Grassroots activism, institution building and policymaking
McCandless, E. & Abu-Nimer, M. (2006). JPD, 2(3), 1-6.
Editorial - open access
Building socially accountable peace and development in Africa
McCandless, E. & Abu-Nimer, M. (2004). JPD, 2(1), 1-5.
Editorial - open access