Civil Society, Peacebuilding, and Economic Assistance in Northern Ireland: Local Knowledge, Wisdom, and Practices

This book explores the role of local peacebuilders in Northern Ireland and the challenges they face. It features interviews with civil society organization workers, funding agency community development officers, and civil servants adjudicating the International Fund for Ireland and the European Union Peace and Reconciliation Fund. It offers an empirical qualitative exploratory case study of post-peace accord Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland, speaking to the respondents' ideas about the creation, delivery, and efficacy of peacebuilding-funded initiatives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive study delves into the critical role of local peacebuilders in Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland. It offers a profound exploration of the perspectives and experiences of these individuals, shedding light on their analysis and critique of liberal peacebuilding, their aspirations, and concerns. Through in-depth interviews with a diverse range of civil society organization workers, funding agency community development officers, and civil servants involved in adjudicating the International Fund for Ireland and the European Union Peace and Reconciliation Fund, the book showcases the invaluable local wisdom, practices, and values associated with creating sustainable livelihoods, fostering peacebuilding insights, gaining recognition for their work, navigating conflicts with internal and external actors, engaging in conflict transformation efforts, and building partnerships and alliances.

The rich empirical qualitative exploratory case study, situated in post-peace accord Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic of Ireland, provides a profound insight into the respondents' thoughts on the creation, delivery, and effectiveness of peacebuilding-funded initiatives. It also delves into their hopes and dreams for the future, contributing to a deeper understanding of local peacebuilders and the impact of economic assistance on a divided society.

This book holds immense value for students and scholars engaged in the fields of peacebuilding, conflict resolution, sociology, and British and Irish politics. It offers a valuable framework for analyzing the theory and practice of conflict and peacebuilding in Northern Ireland, while also providing a significant contribution to our broader understanding of local peacebuilders and the influence of economic assistance in fostering reconciliation and stability.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032480633