Conflict Transformation: A Preferred Model in Responding to Structural Violent Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors:
OSAH Goodnews
Publication Type: Journal article
Journal: Jos Journal Of Conflict Management And Peace Studies
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Abstract
The article elicits the need for a hybrid methodology of responding to violent conflict. This methodology, which embraces African and Western methods of arresting conflict, will enhance and take care of some of the protracted violent conflicts in our global societies of modern world. The quest for peace is at the front burner for most Africans. Hence, it is imperative to evaluate the methods of transforming protracted violent conflict for peaceful co-existence. Given the multi-level process involved in ensuring peace, it is imperative that a conceptual framework that is big enough to embrace all the actors at their different levels within the dynamics of the peace process is crucial. The actors (government, the citizens, and civil society) make up the much needed units for the peace process. This paper is multi-disciplinary, employing bibliographic and web-based research processes; ethnography and history. The sources of data will include: internet, and library resources, personal observation and documented historical events. The paper is anchored on the Conflict Transformation Theory propounded by John Paul Lederach in 1980s, which considers conflict as caused by injustice and inequality expressed by competing social, cultural and economic frameworks that need to be over-turned to promote inequality and injustice,thereby, promoting impartial distribution of available resources to advance sustainable relationships. The evidence presented in this paper is that transforming structural violence and any other violent conflict begins with oneself. However, it is the collective responsibility of the government, citizens and NGOs to help the weak in such a way that they can be empowered.
OSAH,G. .
(2014). Conflict Transformation: A Preferred Model in Responding to Structural Violent Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1
(), 189-189.
OSAH,G. .
"Conflict Transformation: A Preferred Model in Responding to Structural Violent Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa" 1, no (), (2014):
189-189.
OSAH,G. and .
(2014). Conflict Transformation: A Preferred Model in Responding to Structural Violent Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1
(), pp189-189.
OSAHG, .
Conflict Transformation: A Preferred Model in Responding to Structural Violent Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa. 2014, 1
():189-189.
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