Peace-Building and Development in Guatemala and Northern Ireland

by Reilly, Charles A.

• ISBN13: 9780230611573
• ISBN10: 0230611575
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-15
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

This book analyzes the implementation of peace processes in Northern Ireland and Guatemala, with emphasis on the role of mid-level civil society and religious organizations, or "the voluntary sector." Both countries interrupted years of conflict, signed peace accords in 1998 and 1996 respectively, and still struggle to make them work. Despite very different economic development levels, both countries have colonial legacies, deep cultural divisions, and engaged diaspora. They grapple with violence, poverty and inequitable distribution of wealth and power. While religious differences are a backdrop to violence and reconciliation in both cases, insecurity and inequity are the root cause and consequence of these conflicts. The book summarizes lessons learned and makes policy recommendations for more civil post-conflict societies, arguing that similar dynamics fuel sustainable peace-building and authentic development.

Author Biography

Charles A. Reilly, a Research Fellow at the Institute for Peace and Justice, teaches in the School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego.

Table of Contents

List of Tables	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
List of Abbreviations	p. xiii
Introduction: "Easier Signed Than Done"	p. 1
Peace and Its Delayed Dividends	p. 9
Fatigue, Not Fraternity in Guatemala	p. 17
Development from Below?	p. 41
Elusive Equity and Security in Northern Ireland	p. 67
Getting to Yes in Northern Ireland	p. 91
Conclusion: Synergies for Peace	p. 117
Appendices	p. 125
Guatemala: Agreement on a Firm and Lasting Peace (December 29, 1996)	p. 127
The Agreement on Social and Economic Aspects and Agrarian Situation (May 6, 1996)	p. 133
The Good Friday Agreement (Belfast Agreement), April 10, 1998	p. 161
The Agreement at St Andrews (October 13, 2006)	p. 191
Bibliography	p. 203
Index	p. 215
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