Supervisor(s) : Prof. Alan Smith, Director – UNESCO Centre, School of Education; Dr Karen Beattie, Research Associate – UNESCO Centre, School of Education.
Title of Project : The Role of Peace Education in Conflict Transformation – A Review through the Angolan Case
Project Description :
The purpose of this research project is to discern the conflict transformation’s analytical framework through a review of leading scholars in the field and using Angola as a case study, investigate the approach in practice. Through a qualitative research strategy, individual interviews will be conducted with government officials, politicians and NGO representatives in order to obtain data on the types of conflict transformation mechanisms in place, strategies and policies to sustain the political and community reconciliation, as well as challenges in the peace-building efforts being invested. Additional data will be collected through content analysis of publications related to the topic and country in study. The results and findings of this research may provide insights for a refinement of the analytical framework and policy influence.
Conferences and related work:
In July 2007, Ms Nyirabikali participated in the International Institute on Peace Education (IIPE) during which she presented a paper titled “Building Bridges for Reconciliation – Theoretical Perspectives and Practice. The IIPE is a programme run by Teachers College – Columbia University, to provide a network forum and promote peace education throughout the world.
Further in connection with this research project and in collaboration with the UNESCO Centre’s International Development Program, a seminar under the title “From Soldiers to Citizens: Rethinking Reintegration in War to Peace Transitions – The Case of Angola” was held on the 23rd November 2007, with a presentation by Dr João Gomes Porto from the department of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford.
Gaudence Nyirabikali will also participate in the Trent Lott Leadership Initiative which is coordinated by the Faculty of Arts, University of Ulster. The initiative, planned to take place in July and August 2008, aims to conduct a comparative study of reconciliation challenges based on Northern Ireland, South Africa and the USA. Her participation in this initiative will concentrate on the theme of Economic Growth, Prosperity and the Challenges of Reconciliation.
Other Information
Gaudence Nyirabikali holds a master’s degree in International and European Relations, from Linköping University. Her thesis on regional integration in Africa is available via the following weblink: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-206. Ms Nyirabikali also holds a master’s degree in Business Administration, as well as work experience with development organisations such as, the European Solidarity towards Equal Participation of People (EUROSTEP), the Ecumenical Church Loan Fund (ECLOF), membership with the Swedish Development Forum (FUF), and the Africa Groups of Sweden (AFRIKAGRUPPERNA).
If you would like to learn more about how we can help further your studies and career opportunities, please contact us.
The purpose of this research project is to discern the conflict transformation’s analytical framework through a review of leading scholars in the field and using Angola as a case study, investigate the approach in practice. Through a qualitative research strategy, individual interviews will be conducted with government officials, politicians and NGO representatives in order to obtain data on the types of conflict transformation mechanisms in place, strategies and policies to sustain the political and community reconciliation, as well as challenges in the peace-building efforts being invested. Additional data will be collected through content analysis of publications related to the topic and country in study. The results and findings of this research may provide insights for a refinement of the analytical framework and policy influence.
Conferences and related work:
In July 2007, Ms Nyirabikali participated in the International Institute on Peace Education (IIPE) during which she presented a paper titled “Building Bridges for Reconciliation – Theoretical Perspectives and Practice. The IIPE is a programme run by Teachers College – Columbia University, to provide a network forum and promote peace education throughout the world.
Further in connection with this research project and in collaboration with the UNESCO Centre’s International Development Program, a seminar under the title “From Soldiers to Citizens: Rethinking Reintegration in War to Peace Transitions – The Case of Angola” was held on the 23rd November 2007, with a presentation by Dr João Gomes Porto from the department of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford.
Gaudence Nyirabikali will also participate in the Trent Lott Leadership Initiative which is coordinated by the Faculty of Arts, University of Ulster. The initiative, planned to take place in July and August 2008, aims to conduct a comparative study of reconciliation challenges based on Northern Ireland, South Africa and the USA. Her participation in this initiative will concentrate on the theme of Economic Growth, Prosperity and the Challenges of Reconciliation.
Other Information
Gaudence Nyirabikali holds a master’s degree in International and European Relations, from Linköping University. Her thesis on regional integration in Africa is available via the following weblink: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-206. Ms Nyirabikali also holds a master’s degree in Business Administration, as well as work experience with development organisations such as, the European Solidarity towards Equal Participation of People (EUROSTEP), the Ecumenical Church Loan Fund (ECLOF), membership with the Swedish Development Forum (FUF), and the Africa Groups of Sweden (AFRIKAGRUPPERNA).
If you would like to learn more about how we can help further your studies and career opportunities, please contact us.