SOAS Research Online

A Free Database of the Latest Research by SOAS Academics and PhD Students

[skip to content]

Ikpe, Eka and Njeri, Sarah (2021) 'Landmine Clearance and Peacebuilding: Evidence from Somaliland.' Journal of Peacebuilding and Development, 17 (1). pp. 91-107.

[img]
Preview
Text - Published Version
Available under License Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY 4.0).

Download (1MB) | Preview

Abstract

The mine action sector has struggled to demonstrate the socioeconomic benefits of mine clearance. Previous academic studies have made important contributions but have been limited in offering in-depth discussions of causal pathways. This paper seeks to fill that gap. It proposes a new framework, the Mine Clearance and Peacebuilding Synergies (MPS) framework that combines the Humanitarian Mine Action Peacebuilding Palette, the Mine Action- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and theoretical considerations from the Infrastructure as Peacebuilding framework to interrogate this interaction. Using Somaliland's post-conflict reconstruction as a case study, we analyze qualitative and quantitative data to map both the direct and indirect benefits of mine clearance in relation to infrastructure development. We find that mine clearance can influence both economic and physical reconstruction through its impact on dominant economic sectors as well as critical strategic infrastructure, including ports and roads, and demonstrate the synergies therein with an array of SDGs.

Item Type: Journal Article
Keywords: mine clearance, peacebuilding, infrastructure, sustainable development goals (SDGs), development, Somaliland, mine action, reconstruction
SOAS Departments & Centres: Departments and Subunits > Department of Development Studies
ISSN: 15423166
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): https://doi.org/10.1177/15423166211068324
Date Deposited: 04 Mar 2023 09:44
URI: https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/id/eprint/38469
Funders: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council

Altmetric Data

Statistics

Download activity - last 12 monthsShow export options
Downloads since deposit
6 month trend
60Downloads
6 month trend
22Hits
Accesses by country - last 12 monthsShow export options
Accesses by referrer - last 12 monthsShow export options

Repository staff only

Edit Item Edit Item