| Mitigating Conflict: The Role of Ngos Contributor(s): Carey, Henry F. (Author), Richmond, Oliver P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0714654302 ISBN-13: 9780714654300 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2003 Annotation: This title examines the roles and new opportunities arising from the increasing participation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in peace-making, peacekeeping and peace-building processes, both formal and informal, state-sponsored and unofficial. Drawing on both academic experts and activists, this study brings together contributions from those who have observed how NGOs have sought to reflect civil society concerns, provide humanitarian relief, monitor compliance with international norms and treaty requirements, and disseminate information of concern to advocacy networks. A critical appraisal of the opportunities and constraints of NGOs is provided alongside the examination of the NGOs role in the "new agendas" for peace. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | International |
| Dewey: 341.5 |
| LCCN: 2003004137 |
| Series: Cass Series on Peacekeeping |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 6.1" W x 8.54" (0.85 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This title examines the roles and new opportunities arising from the increasing participation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in peace-making, peacekeeping and peace-building processes, both formal and informal, state-sponsored and unofficial. Drawing on both academic experts and activists, this study brings together contributions from those who have observed how NGOs have sought to reflect civil society concerns, provide humanitarian relief, monitor compliance with international norms and treaty requirements, and disseminate information of concern to advocacy networks. A critical appraisal of the opportunities and constraints of NGOs is provided alongside the examination of the NGOs role in the new agendas for peace. |