Burundi
Celebrate International Women's Day
The civil war in Burundi led to the death of 300,000 people and the displacement of 1 million more. Now with an influx of people returning, the road to recovery truly begins. Moving on from conflict means the rebuilding of lives after the trauma of violence, dealing with the death of loved ones and returning home to find land and homes repossessed.
Declaration by Burundian Women's Rights Organisations
This declaration was prepared for the Conference of Burundi Development Partners in Geneva on 29th-30th October 2012. It puts forth concrete policy recommendations on development, gender equality, economic empowerment and peacebuilding priorities for Burundi. Burundi’s second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper outlines the Government’s commitments for the country’s economic growth and development from 2012 to 2016 and was prepared in consultation with development partners and other stakeholders.
This declaration was prepared for the Conference of Burundi Development Partners in Geneva. 2012. It puts forth concrete policy recommendations on development, gender equality, economic empowerment and peacebuilding priorities for Burundi.
Burundian women make their voices heard
Participation politique et renforcement du pouvoir économique des femmes dans les pays sortant d'un conflit
L’un des résultats positifs des processus de paix et des transitions politiques dans la région des Grands Lacs en Afrique ces dix à quinze dernières années, a été la représentation et la participation accrues des femmes dans l’arène politique et dans la sphère publique. Cette avancée majeure pour les femmes a été obtenue essentiellement par l’adoption de systèmes de quotas et par la cooptation.
L’un des résultats positifs des processus de paix et des transitions politiques dans la région des Grands Lacs en Afrique ces dix à quinze dernières années, a été la représentation et la participation accrues des femmes dans l’arène politique et dans la sphère publique.
Our Voices
OUR VOICES – ENGLISH
NOS VOIX, LES ACTIONS – FRANÇAIS
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A la conquête de la parole
Ce rapport examine la participation des femmes dans le processus de paix d’Arusha pour le Burundi, en particulier la manière dont les femmes Burundaises sont parvenues, malgré leur faible représentation à la table des négociations, à faire inclure un certain nombre de dispositions favorables aux droits des femmes et au principe de l’égalité des sexes dans le texte de l’Accord de paix signé en 2000.
Ce rapport examine la participation des femmes dans le processus de paix d’Arusha pour le Burundi, en particulier la manière dont les femmes Burundaises sont parvenues, malgré leur faible représentation à la table des négociations, à faire inclure un certain nombre de dispositions favorables aux droits des femmes et au principe de l’égalité des sexes dans le texte de l’Accord de paix signé en 2000.
Women’s political participation and economic empowerment in post-conflict countries
The Great Lakes region has in the last ten to fifteen years seen an increase in women’s representation and involvement in politics and the public sphere, a positive outcome of the region’s peace processes and political transitions.
Women's political participation and economic empowerment in post-conflict countries
One of the positive outcomes of recent peace processes in Africa’s Great Lakes region has been the increased involvement of women in the public sphere, primarily thanks to the adoption of quota systems for female representation. Women have had some success in influencing official peace processes in the region, ensuring provisions for women’s rights were made. They have been actively engaged as both voters and candidates in elections, but few are elected.
Recommendations for civil society, governments and the international community to strengthen women’s political participation and economic empowerment in Africa's Great Lakes region.
Insights: International Institutions, Aid Effectiveness and Peacebuilding in Burundi
This series of three country “Insights” identifies peacebuilding priorities in Burundi, Liberia and Nepal, and discusses the response of the international institutions operating there. The focus institutions are primarily the World Bank and the UN. The insights provide a brief snapshot and analysis of each country’s particular peacebuilding needs, as well as the dynamics that either facilitate or hinder institutional ability to address these needs.
This series of three country “Insights” identifies peacebuilding priorities in Burundi, Liberia and Nepal, and discusses the response of the international institutions operating there.
Peacebuilding, the World Bank and the United Nations
Why is development progress difficult in fragile and conflict-affected countries? International Alert conducted a series of studies in Burundi, Liberia and Nepal to explore this question in terms of how international institutions channel aid to support peace and development progress. The studies focused on two multilaterals: the World Bank and the United Nations.
Why is development progress difficult in fragile and conflict-affected countries? This report presents institutional challenges and opportunities experienced by two multilaterals, the World Bank and the United Nations, drawing on case studies of their peace and development work in Burundi, Liberia and Nepal.
Burundi
International Alert has been working in Burundi since 1995 when peace negotiations were beginning. We have helped provide space for conflict transformation and built capacity for this among some of the main protagonists.
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International Institutions Programme
We have produced and circulated rigorous and in-depth evidence-based research to inform policy and practice. Initial research examined institutional engagement in Burundi, Liberia and Nepal through a conflict-sensitive lens. The research had a particular focus on the translation of institutional mandates and priorities into country level programmes and their implementation on the ground. Central to this analysis has been their ‘fit’ with local priorities and needs.
The Burundi case was one of the first countries in which the UN Peacebuilding Commission intervened. The World Bank and the UN are lead institutions in the formulation of the new Poverty Reduction Strategy in Burundi, which will integrate the Peacebuilding Strategy in its current phase.
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Making women’s voices heard in peacebuilding and development
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This project supporting women peacebuilders follows on from a programme in which Alert supported a number of women’s groups in implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The resolution mandates greater protection of women in conflict situations, particularly through the greater participation of women in peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding.
Enhancing Security and the Rule of Law: How can gender be better integrated into the priorities of the UN Peacebuilding Commission?
Enhancing Security and the Rule of Law: How can gender be better
integrated into the priorities of the UN Peacebuilding Commission?
The UN Peacebuilding Commission: A Chance to Build Peace More Effectively
The UN Peacebuilding Commission: A Chance to Build Peace More Effectively
The Case of Burundi
October 2006
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