Peace and Rural Development in Colombia: The Window for Distributive Change in Negotiated Transitions

Andrés García Trujillo's research investigates whether peace agreements in Colombia have triggered rural distributive changes, combining academic rigor with an insiders perspective. While the agreement opened a window for addressing rural inequality, it was constrained by opposing actors. The book offers valuable insights into the political economy of peacemaking, policy change, and rural development in Colombia and other post-conflict societies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In his groundbreaking work, "Peace and Rural Development in Colombia," Andrés García Trujillo delves into the profound question of whether peace agreements aimed at ending internal armed conflicts can bring about meaningful distributive changes in rural areas. Drawing upon his academic expertise and firsthand insights, García Trujillo presents a compelling case that the peace agreement in Colombia presented a unique opportunity to address longstanding rural inequality. However, despite making significant strides, he argues that the agreements' ability to catalyze transformative change was severely hindered by opposing forces within and outside the government.

To further expand his analysis, García Trujillo applies the framework developed for the Colombian case to examine key dynamics in other post-conflict societies that have grappled with agrarian issues within a transitional context. Examples such as El Salvador and South Africa serve as valuable case studies, shedding light on the complexities and challenges of promoting peace, fostering rural development, and addressing historical legacies of inequality.

Through his meticulous research and insightful analysis, "Peace and Rural Development in Colombia" emerges as an indispensable resource for scholars and practitioners seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the political economy of peacemaking, policy change, and rural development in Colombia and beyond. García Trujillo's theoretical framework and empirically rich examination provide valuable insights into the complex interplay between peace agreements, rural societies, and the broader social and economic dynamics shaping these nations.

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367424084