@article{ref1,
title="The local/international interface in peacebuilding: experiences from Bougainville and Sierra Leone",
journal="International peacekeeping (London, England)",
year="2019",
author="Boege, Volker and Rinck, Patricia",
volume="26",
number="2",
pages="216-239",
abstract="In this article, internationally supported peacebuilding is conceptualized as a cross-cultural relational endeavour, with international and local actors engaged in multiple forms of interactions in a local everyday context. Using a cultural-relational approach, two cases of peacebuilding are presented: Bougainville and Sierra Leone, which are at opposite poles of the spectrum of international-local peacebuilding interaction. Peacebuilding on Bougainville has drawn relatively little attention; the international intervention there was modest and small in size, and locals had considerable control of the peace process. By contrast, Sierra Leone is one of the best-known cases of peacebuilding, with massive external engagement and comprehensive external control. Both cases are considered success stories, but they differ considerably due to the differences in local-international relations. This is explained by focusing on two interrelated core aspects of the local-international interface: building relationships and trust, and security provision. Furthermore, another generally underestimated dimension of peacebuilding is explored, namely culturally different understandings of the spiritual realm and their effects on peacebuilding interventions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1353-3312",
doi="10.1080/13533312.2018.1561185",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13533312.2018.1561185"
}