Peacebuilding through Development Aid Projects: A Critical Analysis of the Conflict-Affected Region of South Waziristan, Pakistan
Keywords:
Development aid projects, peacebuilding, NGOs, post-conflict development, conflict transformationAbstract
Post-conflict peacebuilding is not a direct road to achieving prosperity however, peacebuilding has become a very warm matter in merged district of Pakistan, particularly in South Waziristan after the militancy and terrorism, and military operations by Pakistani forces. In this context, the role of development aid projects has gained broader acknowledgment in post development peacebuilding, where organizations and implementing partners have filled the gap through their development assistance projects. The objective of the study is to explore the effectiveness and weaknesses of development aid projects toward peace and prosperity in the merged district of south Waziristan. The mixed method approach was applied and in total 50 respondents including 12 government and NGOs officials were selected and interviewed. The research finding indicates that development projects involved local communities in the peace process for provision of basic social and economic services to affected population in order to sustain peace and development. However, lack of professional skills among government and NGOs officials affected the efficiency of peacebuilding initiatives in the region. The influence of local elders in peacebuilding measures has largely induced the goals of projects. Lack of institutional coordination and gaps in peacebuilding efforts are significant roadblocks that need to be revisited for peace in the region.
JEL Classification Codes: I01, M02, L03, R04, R41, R42, R43, R44, R45, C5
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