Reshaping the Future: Education and Post-Conflict Reconstruction
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Writen byPeter Buckland - PublisherWorld Bank
- Year2004
Reshaping the Future presents a comprehensive study on the critical role of education in societies recovering from violent conflict. Drawing on extensive literature reviews, country case studies, and data from 52 conflict-affected nations, the book demonstrates how education can contribute not only to rebuilding infrastructure and institutions but also to preventing the resurgence of violence. It explores how equitable access to education fosters social cohesion, reconciliation, and long-term peace by addressing root causes of conflict, such as exclusion and inequality. The book offers practical guidance for policymakers and practitioners on integrating education strategies into broader post-conflict reconstruction efforts. In an age where conflict and displacement remain global challenges, this book’s insights into education’s transformative potential are highly relevant. It aligns closely with the GRACE Repository mission by emphasizing education as a foundational tool for rehabilitation, peacebuilding, and community empowerment after conflict. The focus on inclusive, participatory approaches to education resonates with community engagement mechanisms that build resilience and tolerance. This makes the book a valuable resource for scholars, NGOs, and governments working to promote sustainable peace through grassroots and institutional collaboration. This work is indispensable for understanding the intersection of education and post-conflict recovery, directly supporting GRACE’s goals of fostering peace, rehabilitation, and community engagement. Its evidence-based approach and practical recommendations make it a key resource for effective peacebuilding interventions.

