Post-Conflict Recovery Strategies

The video discusses improving post-conflict recovery by reversing the conventional sequence of prioritizing politics first. Instead, it suggests focusing on long-term security and economic development to create a foundation for political stability. It highlights the interdependence of the Security Council, donors, and post-conflict governments, emphasizing the need for mutual commitments. The video identifies jobs, basic services, and clean government as critical objectives, proposing innovative approaches to achieve these goals. The ultimate aim is to shift from a politics of plunder to a politics of hope.

What percentage of post-conflict situations historically revert back to conflict within a decade?

• 60%

• 40%

• 20%

• 80%

What is the conventional exit strategy for peacekeepers in post-conflict situations?

• Military withdrawal

• Economic development

• International aid

• Elections

According to the speaker, what should be prioritized first in post-conflict recovery?

• Politics

• Cultural integration

• Security and economic development

• International aid

Which actor is responsible for providing peacekeepers in post-conflict recovery?

• Donors

• Non-Governmental Organizations

• Security Council

• Local governments

What is the role of donors in post-conflict recovery according to the speaker?

• Cultural programs

• Long-term economic support

• Short-term aid

• Military assistance

What sector is identified as crucial for job creation in post-conflict situations?

• Technology

• Tourism

• Construction

• Agriculture

What is the proposed solution for improving basic services in post-conflict areas?

• Independent Service Authorities

• International NGOs

• Direct government control

• Private sector involvement

What is a key component of building clean government in post-conflict recovery?

• Reducing foreign aid

• Increasing taxes

• Expanding civil services

• Providing technical assistance

What is the ultimate goal of the proposed post-conflict recovery strategy?

• A politics of control

• A politics of wealth

• A politics of power

• A politics of hope

What is the expected outcome after focusing on construction, basic services, and clean government for 10 years?

• Higher unemployment rates

• Increased political corruption

• Economic decline

• Improved infrastructure and governance