Reconciliation Rising: The Roles of the Everyday and the Informal in Successful Post-conflict Reconciliation

Sokolić, Ivor

doi:10.1080/17449057.2019.1653015

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“…Throughout the Western Balkans, the term 'reconciliation' is often strongly resisted, seen as antijustice, artificial and controlled, or as a politics of distraction from more pressing needs (Kerr, 2020;Sokolić, 2020). To some, it reflects the impossibility of dealing satisfactorily with the past (Kerr, 2020).…”

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“…The impact of peacebuilding processes is frequently measured downwards, looking at the effects of political-level changes at the micro level (Garson, 2020). The process of reconciliation may already be occurring in societies, however, in varying formats and contexts (Sokolić, 2020). At the same time, isolated group shifts need to ripple outwards and trickle upwards (Garson, 2020).…”

Section: Scaling Up the Level Of Impact: From The Micro To The Macromentioning

confidence: 99%

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Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in the Western Balkans: Approaches, Impacts and Challenges

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2021

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Countries in the Western Balkans have engaged in various transitional justice and reconciliation initiatives to address the legacy of the wars of the 1990s and the deep political and societal divisions that persist. There is growing consensus among scholars and practitioners that in order to foster meaningful change, transitional justice must extend beyond trials (the dominant international mechanism in the region) and be more firmly anchored in affected communities with alternative sites, safe spaces, and modes of engagement. This rapid literature review presents a sample of initiatives, spanning a range of sectors and fields – truth-telling, art and culture, memorialisation, dialogue and education – that have achieved a level of success in contributing to processes of reconciliation, most frequently at the community level. It draws primarily from recent studies, published in the past five years. Much of the literature available centres on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), with some examples also drawn from Serbia, Kosovo and North Macedonia.

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Section: Scaling Up the Level Of Impact: From The Micro To The Macromentioning

confidence: 99%

Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in the Western Balkans: Approaches, Impacts and Challenges

Haider¹

2021

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“…Interdependence and cross-cutting ties can occur in the realms of arts, culture, economics, sports, and youth-oriented activities, among others (Belloni, 2020;Sokolić, 2020). The Pavarotti Music Centre in BiH, for example, has provided a safe space for like-minded individuals to gather across nationalist divides (Howell, 2018 and.…”

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Theoretical pathways linking transitional justice and reconciliation interventions to wider processes of social change remain largely implicit (Gready & Robins, 2020;Sokolić, 2020). Empirical studies measuring wider impacts of transitional justice and reconciliation interventions are also limited (Garson, 2020;Jean, 2019;McKone, 2015).

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“…Empirical studies measuring wider impacts of transitional justice and reconciliation interventions are also limited (Garson, 2020;Jean, 2019;McKone, 2015). A key challenge thus remains how to effectively move individual level transformation to the socio-political level (Sokolić, 2020). Research finds that while projects contribute to 'ripple effects' in society, it can be difficult to scale up successful projects (see .…”

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Scalability of Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Interventions: Moving Toward Wider Socio-political Change

Haider¹

2021

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Literature focusing on the aftermath of conflict in the Western Balkans, notes that many people remain focused on stereotypes and prejudices between different ethnic groups stoking fear of a return to conflict. This rapid review examines evidence focussing on various interventions that seek to promote inter-group relations that are greatly elusive in the political realm in the Western Balkan. Socio-political change requires a growing critical mass that sees the merit in progressive and conciliatory ethnic politics and is capable of side-lining divisive ethno-nationalist forces. This review provides an evidence synthesis of pathways through which micro-level, civil-society-based interventions can produce ‘ripple effects’ in society and scale up to affect larger geographic areas and macro-level socio-political outcomes. These interventions help in the provision of alternative platforms for dealing with divisive nationalism in post-conflict societies. There is need to ensure that the different players participating in reconciliation activities are able to scale up and attain broader reach to ensure efficacy and hence enabling them to become ‘multiplier of peace.’ One such way is by providing tools for activism. The involvement of key people and institutions, who are respected and play an important role in the everyday life of communities and participants is an important factor in the design and success of reconciliation initiatives. These include the youth, objective media, and journalists. The transformation of conflict identities through reconciliation-related activities is theorised as leading to the creation of peace constituencies that support non-violent approaches to conflict resolution and sustainable peace The success of reconciliation interventions largely depends on whether it contributes to redefining otherwise antagonistic identities and hostile relationships within a community or society.

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A review on proliferation of artificial intelligence in wind energy forecasting and instrumentation management

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Nazir

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Reconciliation Rising: The Roles of the Everyday and the Informal in Successful Post-conflict Reconciliation

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in the Western Balkans: Approaches, Impacts and Challenges

Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in the Western Balkans: Approaches, Impacts and Challenges

Scalability of Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Interventions: Moving Toward Wider Socio-political Change

A review on proliferation of artificial intelligence in wind energy forecasting and instrumentation management

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