Implementation of Post‐conflict Reconstruction and Development Aid Initiatives: Evidence From Afghanistan

Kadirova, Diloro

doi:10.1002/jid.2998

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“…The importance of national political support and quality leadership for successful reconstruction cannot be overstated (Kadirova 2014). Postconflict/disaster reconstruction typically involves "overlapping public…”

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Pre-reconstruction planning

Al-Chaar¹,

Baxter²,

Elmajdoub³

et al. 2019

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The period of reconstruction following an armed civilian conflict, military operation, or natural disaster is a critical window of opportunity to bring stability and normalcy to a region. Stability not only depends on resilient infrastructure, but also on reliable political systems, a national identity, and an able population to sustain the economy and system of governance. This report provides a guide to assist in planning the preliminary phases of reconstruction-pre-reconstruction. The pre-reconstruction phase is critically important to the success of any reconstruction effort. This report presents three foundational dimensions that contribute to creating and fostering a successful post-conflict or post-disaster environment: political reality awareness, cultural property protection, and capacity building. This work also presents a methodology that quantitatively assesses the specific elements that contribute to the success or failure of a planned reconstruction effort. Information provided in this report can be adapted to apply to different contexts (e.g., civilian, military) as well as to supplement existing military planning tools such as the Engineer Site Identification for the Tactical Environment (ENSITE). DISCLAIMER: The contents of this report are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such commercial products. All product names and trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners. The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorized documents.

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Pre-reconstruction planning

Al-Chaar¹,

Baxter²,

Elmajdoub³

et al. 2019

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“…Unfortunately, there are no overall agreed upon indicators for measuring the success of reconstruction, as it is typically channeled through individual projects funded by international donors and deemed effective according to program goals and outputs (Kadirova, 2014). In this case, considering the role of the university in economic development, the work of the network resulted in the reopening of the university and students returning after two years, two years in which the needs of the labor market in Côte d'Ivoire went unmet.…”

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Rebuilding higher education institutions in post-conflict contexts: Policy networks, process, perceptions, & patterns

Johnson

Hoba

2015

International Journal of Educational Development

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“…Evidence from infrastructure projects in Kosovo and Iraq indicate that smaller delivery teams are best for reducing the risk of inflaming local tensions into violence (Pelton and Hunter, 2004). Project teams in these countries may also need to develop reciprocal support relationships with communities in order to deliver activities where formal support from the state may be inconsistent (Kadirova, 2014). For example, civilian organizations may be contracted by foreign military personnel who require adaptation of existing processes to match military procurement practices and success criteria (Kremers et al, 2010).…”

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Project managing in post-conflict environments: an exploration of the resource profiles of Sri Lankan non-governmental organizations involved in development projects

Nanthagopan

Williams

2021

IJMPB

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PurposeThe aim of this study is to examine the configuration of project resources in organizations operating in a post-conflict country environment using a Resource-Based View (RBV) perspective.Design/methodology/approachData collection was undertaken using a quantitative survey study of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) involved in development projects in Sri Lanka, which obtained 445 responses. An Exploratory Factor Analysis and subsequent Confirmatory Factor Analysis were performed to identify and confirm the Project Management (PM) resource profile composition of these organizations.FindingsThe study identified resource profiles incorporated items at the team, organizational and collaborative social resource levels and did not differ significantly by organization type. This suggests that the current focus of PM RBV research that implicitly uses a competitive advantage derived framework may need to be adapted for contexts such as post-conflict environments.Research limitations/implicationsFor organizations seeking to deliver projects in developing countries, the findings indicate that relational capacity in the form of a collaborative social resource may be required to adapt team and organizational resources to post-conflict environments.Practical implicationsThe lessons learnt from NGOs can be of value to other organisations seeking to operate in post-conflict environments. The findings from this research reveal that organizations in Sri Lanka establish resource profiles that meet domestic and external requirements. For the management of these organizations, recognition of the inherent contradictions of this strategy can enable the optimization of resource profiles, improving organizational efficiencies.Originality/valueThe study has used insights from NGOs involved in international and local development projects to extend current knowledge of PM resources. While NGOs are distinctive, the critical PM resources identified here may be of value to private and public organizations seeking to develop project resource profiles adapted to emerging markets.

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Implementation of Post‐conflict Reconstruction and Development Aid Initiatives: Evidence From Afghanistan

Cited by 6 publications

References 30 publications

Pre-reconstruction planning

Pre-reconstruction planning

Rebuilding higher education institutions in post-conflict contexts: Policy networks, process, perceptions, & patterns

Project managing in post-conflict environments: an exploration of the resource profiles of Sri Lankan non-governmental organizations involved in development projects

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