PRIO Network

Peacebuilding


Coordinator: Wenche Iren Hauge

How the actors in peacebuilding can influence the peacebuilding agenda
Main Thematic Focus
This research group has adopted a rather broad definition of peacebuilding, in line with the UN Security Council’s resolution in 2001 (S/PRST/2001/5). This resolution changes the definition of peacebuilding from focusing explicitly on post-war activities to stating that ‘peacebuilding is aimed at preventing the outbreak, the recurrence or continuation of armed conflict’. The research group is multidisciplinary, constituted by historians, political scientists, human geographers, philosophers, sociologists and anthropologists.

Whereas much of the academic and political debate on peacebuilding has focused on definitions, strategies and context, there have been fewer debates on the peacebuilders –   or on the actors in peacebuilding. There are many types of peacebuilders - international, regional, national, local, men, women - and even children. The question about who takes the initiative to participate – or who is invited or not to participate in a peacebuilding process – raises several new questions about ethics, motivation, legitimacy, representativity, resources, capabilities and efficiency.

Who the peacebuilders are influences the agenda and the content of peacebuilding. Specific strategic interests are often the driving forces behind the participation of both international and national actors. This often sets the premises for what the peacebuilding process is going to be about – security issues and/or political issues – or more seldom – socio-economic improvements and reconciliation. The relationship between the actors, vested interests and the content of peacebuilding will be an important focus area of this research group. 
 

Peer-reviewed-Journal-Article

Binningsbø, Helga Malmin; & Rustad, Siri Aas (2012) Sharing the wealth: A pathway to peace or a trail to nowhere? , Conflict Management and Peace Science 29(5): 547–566.
Binningsbø, Helga Malmin;Loyle, Cyanne;Gates, Scott; & Elster, Jon (2012) Armed conflict and Post-conflict Justice, 1946–2006: A Dataset , Journal of Peace Research 49(5): 731–740.
Rolandsen, Øystein H.; & Breidlid, Ingrid Marie (2012) A Critical Analysis of Cultural Explanations for the Violence in Jonglei State, South Sudan , Conflict Trends (1): 49–56.
Hauge, Wenche Iren (2011) Madagascar between Peace and Conflict - Domestic Capabilities for Peaceful Conflict Management , Conflict, Security and Development 11(5): 509–531.
Hauge, Wenche Iren (2010) When Peace Prevails: The Management of Political Crises in Ecuador, Madagascar, Tunisia and Venezuela , Alternatives 35(4): 469–493.
Binningsbø, Helga Malmin; & Dupuy, Kendra (2009) Using Power-Sharing to Win a War: The Implementation of the Lomé Agreement in Sierra Leone , Africa Spectrum 44(3): 87–107.
Thoresen, Beate (2009) Rebellion Without a Shot—Peaceful Conflict Management in Ecuador , Conflict, Security & Development 9(3): 361–385.
Harpviken, Kristian Berg; & Røislien, Hanne Eggen (2008) Faithful Brokers? Potentials and Pitfalls of Religion in Peacemaking , Conflict Resolution Quarterly 25(3): 351–373.

Book Chapter

(0) Haiti Latin-Amerikanske Løsninger (Latin American Solutions). : Latin-Amerika Gruppene. Solidaritet Forlag(238–241).
Harpviken, Kristian Berg(2012) Blodig Møteplass i et Splittet Nabolag Exit Afghanistan. : Universitetsforlaget(203–211).
Harpviken, Kristian Berg(2012) Warlordism: Three Biographies From Southeastern Afghanistan The Peace In Between: Post-War Violence and Peacebuilding. : Routledge(173–191).
Hauge, Wenche Iren(2011) Girl Soldiers in Guatemala Child Soldiers: from Recruitment to Reintegration. : Palgrave Macmillan(91–103).
Harpviken, Kristian Berg(2011) A Peace Nation in the War on Terror: The Norwegian Engagement in Afghanistan Statebuilding In Afghanistan: Multinational Contributions to Reconstruction. : Routledge(157–173).
Borchgrevink, Kaja; & Harpviken, Kristian Berg(2010) Afghanistan: Civil Society Between Modernity and Tradition Civil Society and Peacebuilding: a Critical Assessment. : Lynne Rienner(235–257).

Non-refereed_Journal_Article

Hauge, Wenche Iren (2012) Haiti - Det brysame etterslepet frå 80-åra [Haiti - The Troublesome Baggage from the 1980s] , Latinamerika 17(3): 22–23.

Popular Article

Harpviken, Kristian Berg; & Borchgrevink, Kaja (2009) A Muted Voice? Religious Actors and Civil Society in Post-2001 Afghanistan, Afghanistan Info, 15 March.
Harpviken, Kristian Berg (2008) Peace Building and its Components – the State of the Art, Peacebuilding In Afghanistan: Local, Regional and Global Perspectives, 31 December.

PRIO Policy Brief

Harpviken, Kristian Berg (2011) Power Prevails: The Failure of Whole-of-Government Approaches in Afghanistan 4. : PRIO.

PRIO Paper

Gilles, Alain (2012) Lien Social, conflit et violence en Haïti [The Social Bond, Conflict and Violence in Haiti], PRIO Paper, December 2012. : PRIO.
Doucet, Rachelle (2012) Local Models of Conflict Prevention and Conflict Management in the South-East and South-West of Haiti, PRIO Paper, : PRIO.
Harpviken, Kristian Berg (2011) A Peace Nation Takes Up Arms: The Norwegian Engagement in Afghanistan, PRIO Paper, 31/10/2011. : PRIO.

Report Other

Gilles, Alain (2012) Lien social, conflit et violence en Haïti: Une étude dans la région du Sud’Est: Centre D’Études Et De Recherche Sur Le Développement Des Cultures Et Des Sociétés (CERDECS) and Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).
Hauge, Wenche Iren;Gilles, Alain; & Doucet, Rachelle (2012) Conflict Prevention and Conflict management in Haiti: Insight from Marginalized Communities. Phase II: Port-Au-Prince: Centre D’Études Et De Recherche Sur Le Développement Des Cultures Et Des Sociétés (CERDECS) and Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).
Gilles, Alain (2012) Lien social, conflit et violence en Haïti: Une étude dans la region du Sud.: Port-Au-Prince: Centre D’Études Et De Recherche Sur Le Développement Des Cultures Et Des Sociétés (CERDECS) and Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).
Borchgrevink, Kaja;Harpviken, Kristian Berg;Nawabi, Kanishka;Wardak, Mirwais;Suhrke, Astri; & Strand, Arne (2007) Disconnected and Discounted? Religious actors and Civil Society in Post - 2001 Afghanistan, PRIO-CPAU-CMI Policy Brief, : PRIO/CPAU/CMI.

Report External Series

Harpviken, Kristian Berg (2013) Initiatives to foster an Afghan peace process, 2001-12: a role for Norway?, NOREF Report, : Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF).
Suhrke, Astri;Wimpelmann Chaudhary, Torunn;Hakimi, Aziz;Harpviken, Kristian Berg;Sarwari, Akbar; & Strand, Arne (2009) Conciliatory Approaches to the Insurgency in Afghanistan: An Overview, CMI Report, 1. : Chr. Michelsen Institute.
Suhrke, Astri;Wimpelmann Chaudhary, Torunn;Harpviken, Kristian Berg;Sarwari, Akbar; & Strand, Arne (2008) Applied Social Science Research in Afghanistan: An Overview of the Institutional Landscape, CMI Report, 12. : Chr. Michelsen Institute.
Harpviken, Kristian Berg; & Røislien, Hanne Eggen (2005) Mapping the Terrain: The Role of Religion in Peacemaking, State of the Art Paper to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, : PRIO.