Human security and state rebuilding in post-conflict Nepal: Peace at the cost of justice?

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauri Siitonen
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Human Security ◽  
The State ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
State Administration ◽  
The Cost ◽  
External Actors ◽  
The Eu

There is a possible conflict between two current policy guidelines in post-conflict countries, human security, and state rebuilding. This article analyzes how weak statehood and low human security are mutually interlinked in complex ways in the case of post-conflict Nepal. The analysis is based on economic, political, and social data, recent reports by international organizations and NGOs, as well as on statements by major politicians and political parties. A dilemma can be identified in post-conflict Nepal: in order to remedy weak statehood and decrease the level of crime, the presence of the state in the rural areas needs to be enhanced. Yet people feel mistrust toward the police and state administration, which keep many people marginalized. Therefore external actors, particularly the EU, should strengthen their support for democratization of the state while at the same time keeping an eye on the peace process.Spanish Existe un posible conflicto entre dos orientaciones de las políticas actuales en los países post-conflicto: la seguridad humana y la reconstrucción del Estado. Este artículo analiza cómo la debilidad estatal y la seguridad humana están mutuamente relacionadas entre sí de manera compleja en el caso del post-conflicto en Nepal. El análisis se basa en los datos económicos, políticos y sociales, en los últimos informes de las organizaciones internacionales y no-gubernamentales, así como en las declaraciones de los más importantes políticos y partidos políticos. Es posible identificar un dilema en el Nepal post-conflicto: con el fin de fortalecer al Estado débil y disminuir el nivel de la criminalidad, es preciso mejorar la presencia del Estado en las zonas rurales. Sin embargo, la gente siente desconfianza hacia la policía y la administración estatal, que mantienen a un gran número de personas en la marginalidad. Por lo tanto los actores externos, especialmente la UE, deben fortalecer su apoyo a la democratización del Estado a la vez que deben estar atentos al proceso de paz.French Il existe une possibilité de conflit entre les deux actuelles lignes directrices en matière de politiques dans les pays en sortie de guerre, à savoir entre la sécurité humaine et la reconstruction de l'État. Cet article analyse comment un état défaillant et une faible sécurité humaine sont reliés mutuellement de façon complexe dans le contexte d'après-guerre au Népal. L'analyse est basée sur des données économiques, politiques et sociales, des rapports récents d'organisations internationales et d'ONG, ainsi que sur les discours des plus importants politiciens et partis politiques. Un dilemme apparaît dans le cas du Népal : afin de renforcer le pouvoir de l'État et de diminuer les taux de criminalité, la présence de l'État doit être accrue dans les milieux ruraux. Or, la population montre une certaine méfiance envers la police et l'administration publique, instances considérées comme responsables de la marginalisation d'une grande partie de la société. C'est pourquoi des acteurs externes, telle l'Union Européenne, devraient renforcer leur aide à la démocratisation de l'État et surveiller en même temps le processus de paix.

The promotion of security sector reform strategies: Comparing the roles of the European Union and Canada

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoine Vandemoorteele
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Security Sector Reform ◽  
Security Sector ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Common Policy

This article analyzes the role of the European Union (EU) and Canada in the promotion of Security Sector Reforms (SSR) activities in two regional organizations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The concept of SSR seeks to address the effective governance of security in post-conflict environment by transforming the security institutions within a country in order for them to have more efficient, legitimate and democratic role in implementing security. Recent debates within the EU have led to the adoption of an SSR concept from the Council and a new strategy from the European Commission on the SSR activities. Within the framework of the ESDP, the EU has positioned itself as a leading actor, in this domain, including in its crisis management operations. On the other hand, Canada, through its whole-of government and human security programs has also been an important actor in the promotion of SSR activities. Yet, even though several international organizations (including the United Nations, the OSCE and NATO) are effectively doing SSR activities on the ground, there does not exist a common framework within any of these organizations despite the role of the EU and Canada. As such, it is surprising to found no global common policy for SSR while this approach is precisely holistic in its foundations. Taking these elements into consideration, this paper analyzes two specific aspects : a) the absence of a common policy framework within international organizations and b) the major differences between the approaches of the OSCE and NATO in the domain of SSR and the implications for the EU and Canada’ roles.   Full extt available at: https://doi.org/10.22215/rera.v3i2.186

scholarly journals External actors’ role in solving local collective action problems in a post-conflict setting: A case study of Turkish Cypriot beekeepers

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omer Gokcekus ◽  
Clare Finnegan ◽  
Huseyin Cakal
Keyword(s):  
Collective Action ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Conflict Setting ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
Legal Constraints ◽  
The One ◽  
External Actors ◽  
Turkish Cypriot ◽  
The Eu

In addition to legal constraints and social-psychological barriers, in a post-conflict setting mutually beneficial economic transactions might not occur due to the widening gap between the health, quality, and environmental standards of the parties. A lack of incentives during the years of conflict prevent the members of the weaker party, the one economically isolated from the rest of the world, from engaging in the collective learning necessary to upgrade the health and packaging standards of their commodities. In this study, we detail the technical, political, and legal challenges external actors must consider in order to successfully help small businesses in a post-conflict environment. Specifically, we explain how the EU helped Turkish Cypriot beekeepers by supplying funds to support training and educational programs, and upgrade the equipment used by the beekeepers. We demonstrate that third parties, like the EU, can provide the impetus for domestic institutions—such as producers associations, chambers of commerce, and cooperatives—to overcome their collective action problem. [JEL codes: D74, H56, O1]

scholarly journals The relationship between the sovereignty of member states and the supernationality of international organizations

2020 ◽  
pp. 349-353
Author(s):  
Olga Shpakovych ◽  
Sofia Penkovska
Keyword(s):  
International Organizations ◽  
The State ◽  
International Organization ◽  
State Sovereignty ◽  
Member States ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Theoretical Results ◽  
The Eu

The article presents the result of theoretical and practical study of the relationship between state sovereignty and supranationalityof international organizations. In particular, it is determined that the phenomenon of supranationality of international organizations isderived from state sovereignty and acts as its external law. It has been shown that, in view of this, supranationality is limited becauseit arises through the exercise of sovereignty by states, and, accordingly, is limited by the amount of state sovereignty exercised by states.The relevant mechanism has also been studied on the example of the functioning of the European Union.Regarding the theoretical results, the following should be noted. First, it was proved that despite the different approaches of scho -lars to the understanding of supranationality, definitions of this concept and the separation of its features (properties), in each case,supranationality is a direct realization of state sovereignty. At the same time, the realization of state sovereignty in relation to such pro -perties of international organizations as supranational is primary, and supranationality in this case is derivative. In addition, the phenomenonof supranationality of international organizations due to the fact that it is derived is limited, because supranationality arisesthrough the exercise of sovereignty by states, and, accordingly, is limited by the amount of state sovereignty exercised by states. Thatis why when analyzing the relationship between the supranationality of international organizations and state sovereignty, one cannotconsider the priority of one of the two, because supranationality is in essence a manifestation of state sovereignty.Regarding the practical results, the author considers it appropriate to emphasize that both the regional international organization –the EU was studied, and, at the same time, it was proved that all theoretical provisions were reflected in practice, in particular, envisagedfunctions, goals and the tasks of the studied international organizations are limited in scope by the manifestation of sovereignty shownby states, similar to the regulations issued by organizations. Another indication that the state can exercise its sovereignty in any case isthat there is an effective and transparent procedure for leaving these organizations

scholarly journals MANAGEMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIES IN CONDITIONS OF DECENTRALIZATION

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-16
Author(s):  
Anatolii Viremeichyk ◽  
Olha Ruban
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Central Government ◽  
The State ◽  
Balanced Development ◽  
Low Efficiency ◽  
Distribution Of Power ◽  
The Eu

Introduction. Most developing countries are still struggling for the efficient use of their resources. To overcome the physical and administrative development restrictions, it is necessary to transfer the powers of the central government to local authorities. The distribution of power from improves the management of resources and community participation, which is considered key to sustainable development. For Ukraine, the development of territories is one of the key issues of public administration, especially in conditions of decentralization. This is especially true of rural areas in view of the need to solve their socio-economic problems. Proponents of decentralization argue that the decentralized government is a source of improvement of community participation in the development of rural areas. Goal – to study the state of development of rural areas in Ukraine, the EU, to identify peculiarities and generalize the directions of diversification in order to increase the efficiency of not only agricultural production, but also the social profile of rural territory. Method (methodology). The research methodology is formed on the basis of evaluation of statistical data of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine (2017-2019) regarding the state of development of rural areas in Ukraine. Within the study, problems are identified as low efficiency of state support, and decline in rural areas. In the process of scientific search applied comparative, structural research methods. The results. It is noted that the main attention in public administration should be given to rural territories. It is determined that their development depends precisely from the effective functioning of agrarian enterprises, in particular the farms of the population, in particular farmers, that is, areas of agrarian management as a whole. An analysis of the state of development of rural areas is carried out. Particular attention is paid to the features of rural territories, the normative settlement of decentralization in Ukraine and the main tasks of diversification, which are expedient to implement. It was revealed that Ukraine, seeking to be part of the EU should provide balanced development, in particular rural areas. Supernational support within the EU's efficiency of agriculture is analyzed. Despite the issues with the implementation, it is concluded that decentralization will change the existing policy of rural development in Ukraine as a result of changing the role of united territorial communities and the formation of such a development strategy, which will combine decentralization and economical and social development.

scholarly journals Influence of sanctions on foreign trade of Russia

2019 ◽  
pp. 87-94
Author(s):  
E. Yu. Shirokova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Trade ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Import Substitution ◽  
The State ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
History Of ◽  
Entire History ◽  
Substitution Policy ◽  
The Eu

After the countries of the EU and the USA introduced sanctions against the Russian Federation in 2014, the topic of influence on the state by other states or international organizations became the focus of attention of both Russian and foreign researchers. For Russian scientists, the topic of sanctions has acquired particular relevance, since they are at the epicenter of both the sanctions and the response measures that followed. The article presents the history of the development of measures of influence on the state by international organizations or other states, the history of studies of the effectiveness of sanctions measures in the entire history of their application is considered. Currently, theRussian Federationis under the sanctions imposed by theUnited Statesand the EU, which, in response to these measures, responded by introducing an import substitution policy. Considering the entire history of the gradual increase in the sanctions list, the state in the field of foreign trade should also detect increasing signs of pressure that would be reflected in indicators of incorporation into world trade. The author makes a hypothesis about the weak impact of sanctions on the state as a whole, and, in particular, on foreign trade. To confirm this hypothesis, the dynamics of the main indicators of foreign trade activity during 2013–2017 is considered. and a change in the commodity structure of exports and imports. The study is based on data from the Federal State Statistics Service, using methods of economic and statistical analysis and comparison of indicators, which allowed to show the degree of impact of sanctions on the main indicators of foreign economic activity. Following the consideration of official statistics, expert opinions on the implementation of planned indicators of the import substitution policy, it is possible to confirm the hypothesis of the weak effect of sanctions on foreign trade.

Bosnia’s general election sets stage for anarchy

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
The State ◽  
General Election ◽  
Political Crisis ◽  
Government Formation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Eu

Subject Bosnia’s election aftermath. Significance Political parties must now start talks to form coalitions at various levels after elections that strengthened hard-line nationalists. A dispute over the Croat seat in the state presidency has deepened the rift between Bosniaks (Bosnian Muslims) and Croats, further complicating government formation. Impacts Lacking its upper parliamentary chamber, the Federation be unable to pass the 2019 budget, signalling the start of institutional collapse. Little may be expected from the EU in the deepening political crisis. Continuing chaos will boost emigration, especially among the young and educated.

Personal or Party Roots of Civil Service Patronage? Ministerial Change Effects on the Appointments of Top Civil Servants

2020 ◽  
pp. 009539972095699
Author(s):  
Katarina Staronova ◽  
Marek Rybář
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Civil Service ◽  
The State ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
Power Resource ◽  
Units Of Analysis ◽  
State Administration

Patronage is typically studied following government terminations when political parties appoint their nominees into the state administration. However, patronage is understudied in cases when a change of minister takes place without government termination. Taking individual government ministers as the units of analysis, we identify four modalities of ministerial alterations: replacing, successive, incumbent, and switching ministers. We show that politicization occurs under “replacing ministers” following government termination, but the bureaucratic turnover is equally high under “successive ministers.” That suggests that patronage can be seen as an individualized power resource of autonomous ministers who exercise influence independently of their political parties.

scholarly journals Rural areas of the EU and the influence of globalization on the youth unemployment issue

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 689-696
Author(s):  
Tamar Pkhakadze
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Unemployment Rate ◽  
Economic Performance ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Youth Unemployment ◽  
The State ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Economic Developments ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
The Eu

To speak about the framework of youth unemployment, there is a strong correlation between the economic performance of the state, the general unemployment rate, and the youth unemployment rate. Most important for the states to improve statistics are to work on economic performance and create better possibilities for the young population of society. The growing economic environment will have a positive effect on the unemployment rate in the short run, but it still tends to be the most important issue of states. Besides, policies might concentrate on developing the areas that will bring into the scale a high potential of employment growth. As an example, we can bring the area of tourism, social services, environmental management, etc. which will be more attractive to young people and will have more potential to get employed. It is obvious, that to develop in the framework of unemployment and especially to concentrate on the youth generation of society, the country needs a full package of economic developments. Youth unemployment is directly linked to the general and broader development stages of the state. Another issue that we have not tackled so far is the unemployment of youth in rural areas.

scholarly journals The Development of Private Trade in 1924–1926 in the Irkutsk Province: Trends and Problems

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 575-583
Author(s):  
N. L. Bryanskaya ◽  
N. V. Gonina
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
The State ◽  
The Public ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Irkutsk Region ◽  
Management Positions ◽  
State Archives ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Market Relations

The present research featured the trends of private trade in the Irkutsk province. The study was based on historical documents from the State Archives of the Irkutsk Region. The paper focuses on 1924–1926 as the period of active trade development. The authors analyzed the problems of private trade functioning and their impact on the socio-economic situation in the region. The article describes the market activity and product range, the role and importance of entrepreneurship in commodity deficit relief and re-establishing of market relations. The research revealed a rapid development of private trade at the initial stage and a further reduction of this segment of economy as a result of the policy aimed at expanding the public sector. Subsequently, small private business moved into rural areas, and the retail network reduced. The authors believe that the development of private trade in this period was contradictory and unstable. In the Irkutsk province, there was a significant gap between prices and incomes, as well as between the cost of industrial and agricultural goods. As a result, the state trade activities were inefficient, and the private entrepreneurship needed support. However, the centralization of economic policy and the rigidity of management positions did not allow these trends to develop, which negatively affected the economy of the region as a whole.

scholarly journals The Kingdom of Spain’s Key Ministries of on Combating Racism, Xenophobia and Other Types of Discrimination: Activities and Structures

2020 ◽  
pp. 97-106
Author(s):  
Alexandra A. Ashmarina ◽  
◽  
Anna E. Tsymbalova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
International Organizations ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
International Treaties ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Special Programs ◽  
General Scientific ◽  
Sociopolitical Climate ◽  
The Eu

The article focuses on the study the structural and functional characteristics of three departments: the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Social Security; the Ministry of Internal Affairs; and the Ministry of the Presidency for Relations with Courts and Equality Issues, because these ministries directly control and regulate activities in the field of combating discrimination and intolerance. The aim of the article is to study the structure and various aspects of cooperation between these ministries, with particular attention to the implementation of special programs to combat various types of discrimination. The article was prepared using original sources, such as official electronic resources of the key ministries and institutions, regulatory documents, draft programs on combating discrimination and intolerance, agreements between Spain and international organizations. The plans and reports of the police, which reflect the main measures taken to combat racism and xenophobia, were analyzed. The study is based on an institutional approach, which allows carrying out a comprehensive analysis of the activities of Spanish public institutions and organizations in the field of combating discrimination and intolerance at the state, autonomous and city levels. The study employed the general scientific methods of analysis to highlight the key areas of activity of the ministries and to study them comprehensively, comparison to identify the general and specific functions of each of the organs, and generalization to identify the most common directions of anti-discrimination policy in Spain. In the course of the study, the authors develop the thesis that discrimination is a multidimensional phenomenon, the consequences of which affect not only individuals or groups, suffering from discrimination, but also, indirectly, society and the sociopolitical climate in general. Anti-discrimination measures are obligatory for the implementation of a comprehensive public policy, but, despite the presence of common functionality, the key ministries involved in this area have their own specifics. As a result of the study, the authors come to the conclusion that Spain has an extensive network of institutions and organizations dealing with the prevention and fight against various types of intolerance and discrimination. This network operates based not only on the local legislative basis, but also on international treaties and agreements with international organizations. The well-developed institutional structure and the introduction of new specialized organizations increase the effectiveness of government’s measures. The large number of projects to combat racism and xenophobia, which annually receive funding from the state and the EU, indicate that this area is receiving very close attention.

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