Conflict and Development

Conflict and Development

• Conflict can be a major obstacle to development, as it can lead to:
  • Human suffering and displacement
  • Destruction of infrastructure and property
  • Disruption of economic activities
  • Weakening of institutions and governance
  • Diversion of resources from development to military and security expenditures
• Types of conflict that can impact development:
  • Interstate conflict (between countries)
  • Intrastate conflict (within a country)
  • Ethnic conflict
  • Religious conflict
  • Resource-based conflict

Violence and Development

• Violence can have a range of negative impacts on development, including:
  • Reducing human capital through injuries, deaths, and displacement
  • Destroying physical capital and infrastructure
  • Disrupting economic activity and reducing investment
  • Undermining trust and social cohesion
  • Reducing the effectiveness of institutions and governance
• Types of violence that can impact development:
  • Direct violence (e.g. war, terrorism)
  • Structural violence (e.g. poverty, inequality)
  • Cultural violence (e.g. discrimination, marginalization)

The Relationship Between Conflict and Development

• Conflict can be both a cause and consequence of underdevelopment
• Poverty, inequality, and political instability can create an environment conducive to conflict
• Conflict can also perpetuate underdevelopment by:
  • Disrupting economic growth and development
  • Reducing human capital and social cohesion
  • Undermining institutions and governance
• Development strategies can help to reduce the risk of conflict by:
  • Addressing poverty and inequality
  • Promoting social cohesion and inclusion
  • Strengthening institutions and governance
  • Improving economic opportunities and growth

Approaches to Conflict Resolution and Development

• Conflict resolution approaches:
  • Negotiation and mediation
  • Peacekeeping and peacebuilding
  • Post-conflict reconstruction and development
• Development strategies that can help to resolve conflict:
  • Poverty reduction and social protection programs
  • Infrastructure development and reconstruction
  • Institution-building and capacity development
  • Promoting social cohesion and reconciliation

Conflict and Development

• Conflict leads to human suffering, displacement, and destruction of infrastructure and property, ultimately disrupting economic activities and weakening institutions.
• Types of conflict that impact development include:
  • Interstate conflict
  • Intrastate conflict
  • Ethnic conflict
  • Religious conflict
  • Resource-based conflict

Violence and Development

• Violence reduces human capital, destroys physical capital, disrupts economic activity, and undermines trust and social cohesion.
• Types of violence that impact development include:
  • Direct violence (e.g. war, terrorism)
  • Structural violence (e.g. poverty, inequality)
  • Cultural violence (e.g. discrimination, marginalization)

The Relationship Between Conflict and Development

• Conflict is both a cause and consequence of underdevelopment, as poverty, inequality, and political instability create an environment conducive to conflict.
• Conflict perpetuates underdevelopment by disrupting economic growth, reducing human capital, and undermining institutions.
• Addressing poverty and inequality, promoting social cohesion, and strengthening institutions can reduce the risk of conflict.

Approaches to Conflict Resolution and Development

• Conflict resolution approaches include:
  • Negotiation and mediation
  • Peacekeeping and peacebuilding
  • Post-conflict reconstruction and development
• Development strategies that can help resolve conflict include:
  • Poverty reduction and social protection programs
  • Infrastructure development and reconstruction
  • Institution-building and capacity development
  • Promoting social cohesion and reconciliation