Rural Youth In The Context Of Fragility And Conflict

Author : Ghassan Baliki,Tilman Brück,Neil T. N. Ferguson,Wolfgang Stojetz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : 9290729716

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Rural Youth in the Context of Fragility and Conflict by Ghassan Baliki,Tilman Brück,Neil T. N. Ferguson,Wolfgang Stojetz Pdf

"Despite accounting for only 7 per cent of the world's population, rural youth account for more than 10 per cent of the world's conflict-exposed population. In 2016, alone, over 350 million rural youth lived in conflict-affected countries. Despite conflict's being defined as 'development in reverse', however, we find a general lack of research focusing specifically on young people living in rural areas. Yet, from wider literature, we know that conflict is a cause of adversities across a range of economic and non-economic indicators. When young people experience violence in consecutive life stages, adversities from one stage -- such as weakened education -- can be carried forward into subsequent life stages -- such as transition to employment. In this background paper, we show that exposure to violence increases infant mortality, reduces birthweight, harms child health, damages human capital accumulation, restricts performance in education and interacts negatively with labour market opportunities. Despite this accumulated knowledge, however, we note that key knowledge gaps remain, especially when it comes to understanding the programmes that can mitigate the damage exposure to conflict causes. There is, therefore, an urgent need to understand how and why exposure to conflict harms the lives of rural youth, and perhaps more importantly, how it harms those lives differently from those of other socio-demographic groups. Given that rural youth are disproportionately affected by conflict, there is also a need for the design of, and learning from, programmes that are specifically targeted at protecting and empowering rural youth during the post-conflict phase"--Preliminary page.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264985162

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States of Fragility 2020 by OECD Pdf

States of Fragility 2020 sets a policy agenda for fragility at a critical turning point: the final countdown on Agenda 2030 is at hand, and the pandemic has reversed hard-fought gains. This report examines fragility as a story in two parts: the global state of fragility that existed before COVID-19, and the dramatic impact the pandemic is having on that landscape.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264302075

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States of Fragility 2018 by OECD Pdf

Three years into the 2030 Agenda it is already apparent that those living in fragile contexts are the furthest behind. Not all forms of fragility make it to the public’s eye: fragility is an intricate beast, sometimes exposed, often lurking underneath, but always holding progress back. Conflict ...

Author : Collectif
Publisher : OECD
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789264290266

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States of Fragility 2016 by Collectif Pdf

The world is getting more violent, and violence is occurring in surprising places. Over the past 15 years, 3.34 billion people, or almost half of the world’s population, have been affected by violence. The number of violent conflicts is decreasing, but conflicts are killing more people: conflict-related deaths have tripled since 2003. Violent extremism and terrorism are also on the rise. The economic cost of violence is rising too: the global economic impact of violence is a staggering USD 13.6 trillion, equivalent to 13.3% of Global GDP. And civilians, especially children and women, are most at risk. States of Fragility 2016: Understanding Violence takes a long hard look at violence in the world – and what we should do about it. The report showcases emerging thinking about violence, presents a new risk-based approach to monitoring various dimensions of fragility, and looks at financial flows in support of fragile contexts. Understanding Violence finds that development, peace and security efforts in the developing world have not kept pace with the new reality of violence. We need to dedicate more resources and attention to violence. And to be effective, we need to put people – especially youth – at the centre of our efforts.

Author : Bala, Shashi,Singhal, Puja
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781799885962

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Gender Perspectives on Industry 4.0 and the Impact of Technology on Mainstreaming Female Employment by Bala, Shashi,Singhal, Puja Pdf

Almost all economies have, or are at least starting to, understand the significance of examining and mainstreaming gender issues in the world of work. Sociocultural evolution and various other factors have helped these developments, but there is still so much more work to be done. Technology has played a substantial role in decreasing the gender divide as more households than ever before have access to technology, and the revolution of access to information across most societies has become gender neutral and empowering. While technology can hold the potential to significantly expand the job market and open opportunities for all job seekers, questions surrounding automation and availability of jobs and the accessibility to secure the necessary qualifications and education needed to fill paid jobs rage on, especially when examining those who are typically marginalized. Gender Perspectives on Industry 4.0 and the Impact of Technology on Mainstreaming Female Employment discusses gender perspective and its impact on the fourth industrial revolution, particularly in the realm of employment structure, and analyzes the impact of technology on mainstreaming women in paid employment. In the present environment, organizations are beginning to realize the importance of looking more critically at their workforce and structure and how to better cater to the diversity, equity, and inclusion movement while also productively managing the advancement of new technologies. Covering topics such as sustainable development and the future of work, it is ideal for policymakers, practitioners, professionals, consultants, managers, researchers, academicians, educators, and students.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264046245

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Conflict and Fragility Do No Harm International Support for Statebuilding by OECD Pdf

Based on comparative case studies of Afghanistan, Bolivia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone, this book addresses how the interventions of OECD countries may risk undermining positive statebuilding processes, and makes recommendations as to how this may be avoided.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121574268

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Sierra Leone by Anonim Pdf

Author : United Nations;World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781464811869

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Pathways for Peace by United Nations;World Bank Pdf

Violent conflicts today are complex and increasingly protracted, involving more nonstate groups and regional and international actors. It is estimated that by 2030—the horizon set by the international community for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals—more than half of the world’s poor will be living in countries affected by high levels of violence. Information and communication technology, population movements, and climate change are also creating shared risks that must be managed at both national and international levels. Pathways for Peace is a joint United Nations†“World Bank Group study that originates from the conviction that the international community’s attention must urgently be refocused on prevention. A scaled-up system for preventive action would save between US$5 billion and US$70 billion per year, which could be reinvested in reducing poverty and improving the well-being of populations. The study aims to improve the way in which domestic development processes interact with security, diplomacy, mediation, and other efforts to prevent conflicts from becoming violent. It stresses the importance of grievances related to exclusion—from access to power, natural resources, security and justice, for example—that are at the root of many violent conflicts today. Based on a review of cases in which prevention has been successful, the study makes recommendations for countries facing emerging risks of violent conflict as well as for the international community. Development policies and programs must be a core part of preventive efforts; when risks are high or building up, inclusive solutions through dialogue, adapted macroeconomic policies, institutional reform, and redistributive policies are required. Inclusion is key, and preventive action needs to adopt a more people-centered approach that includes mainstreaming citizen engagement. Enhancing the participation of women and youth in decision making is fundamental to sustaining peace, as well as long-term policies to address the aspirations of women and young people.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464809392

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Forcibly Displaced by World Bank Pdf

The Syrian refugee crisis has galvanized attention to one of the world’s foremost challenges: forced displacement. The total number of refugees and internally displaced persons, now at over 65 million, continues to grow as violent conflict spikes.This report, Forcibly Displaced: Toward a Development Approach Supporting Refugees, the Internally Displaced, and Their Hosts, produced in close partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), attempts to sort fact from fiction to better understand the scope of the challenge and encourage new thinking from a socioeconomic perspective. The report depicts the reality of forced displacement as a developing world crisis with implications for sustainable growth: 95 percent of the displaced live in developing countries and over half are in displacement for more than four years. To help the displaced, the report suggests ways to rebuild their lives with dignity through development support, focusing on their vulnerabilities such as loss of assets and lack of legal rights and opportunities. It also examines how to help host communities that need to manage the sudden arrival of large numbers of displaced people and that are under pressure to expand services, create jobs, and address long-standing development issues. Critical to this response is collective action. As work on a new Global Compact on Responsibility Sharing for Refugees progresses, the report underscores the importance of humanitarian and development communities working together in complementary ways to support countries throughout the crisis†•from strengthening resilience and preparedness at the onset to creating lasting solutions.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264060173

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Conflict and Fragility Armed Violence Reduction Enabling Development by OECD Pdf

Each year, 740 000 people die as a result of armed violence. This publication will help the international community to understand the dynamics of armed violence and outlines what can be done to reduce it.

Author : The World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780821397084

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Societal Dynamics and Fragility by The World Bank Pdf

Today's world is changing at breakneck speed, shaking the very foundations of many societies. Increased mobility through massive urbanization and migration allows people unprecedented access to different cultures and ideas; advanced technologies speed the pace of human interaction; the globalization of communication offers new forms of social relationships that may directly contradict traditional norms for behavior. These changes create tremendous stresses on relationships in societies - affecting the way youth interact with their elders, the way women and men relate to each other, how urban migrants and refugees relate to their new environments, and so on. The impacts of these changes are felt acutely in 'fragile' situations, where groups and institutions struggle to adapt to the stresses of rapid social change. In the worst cases, where fragility has given way to open violence - people are more than twice as likely to be malnourished, more than three times as likely to be unable to send their children to school, twice as likely to see their children die before age five, and more than twice as likely to lack clean water. In addition to these domestic challenges, the costs of fragility often spill over to neighboring regions in the form of trafficking in illegal goods and persons, corruption, and violence. 'Societal Dynamics and Fragility' frames a fresh approach to these challenges, by focusing on improving relationships across groups and institutions in society. Drawing on case studies from Yemen, Central African Republic, Haiti, Liberia and Aceh (Indonesia), the book provides a framework for understanding and healing the social divides that often get in the way of building capable institutions and exiting from fragility.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821384404

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World Development Report 2011 by World Bank Pdf

The 2011 WDR on Conflict, Security and Development underlines the devastating impact of persistent conflict on a country or region's development prospects - noting that the 1.5 billion people living in conflict-affected areas are twice as likely to be in poverty. Its goal is to contribute concrete, practical suggestions on conflict and fragility.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Samuel Hall
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251375549

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Global lessons learned on sustainable reintegration in rural areas by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Samuel Hall Pdf

In the context of a global pandemic, many migrants returned to their rural areas of origin, both from cities within their own countries and from abroad. While return migration can be an opportunity, this presented considerable challenges for many migrants and government stakeholders without adequate knowledge, policy and mechanisms in place to support sustainable rural reintegration. In the past, greater attention has been paid to reintegration in cities. This report takes a step in addressing that gap, assessing lessons learned and best practices in supporting sustainable reintegration specifically in rural areas. The aim of the global lessons learned report is to provide a roadmap for collective action in support of returnees in rural areas and rural communities across a range of development settings. At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact mobility, and with an eye to future disruptions that the world may face, there is an opportunity to support rural environments as spaces of protection and inclusion for returnees.

Author : Michelle Garred
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780918261519

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Making Sense of Turbulent Contexts by Michelle Garred Pdf

Author : Colette Daiute,Zeynep F. Beykont,Craig Higson-Smith,Larry Nucci
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780195346343

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International Perspectives on Youth Conflict and Development by Colette Daiute,Zeynep F. Beykont,Craig Higson-Smith,Larry Nucci Pdf

The volume aims to shift the foundation of youth conflict study from the more typical focus on maturation, behavior, and personality to a characterization of youth as participants in society. It also expands the analysis of youth development to include societal problems such as political instability, unequal access to material resources, racism, and social injustice. Offering new insights about the interdependent spheres of conflict involving young people, this groundbreaking, international compilation describes processes of a violent world rather than of violent youth.