Mine clearance, peacebuilding and development: interactions between sustainable development goals and infrastructure in Angola

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Main author: Ikpe, Eka
Other authors: Njeri, Sarah
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institution SOAS, University of London
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description In this article, we analyse the interaction between anti-vehicle mine (AVM) clearance and longer-term peacebuilding and development in relation to agricultural, conservation, trade, and infrastructural development priorities in the provinces of Cuando Cubango and Huambo in Angola. AVM clearance has not always been prioritised in the humanitarian mine clearance phase but is critical in later developmental stages due to the increased need for and use of infrastructure. To investigate the interaction between clearance, peacebuilding and development outcomes, we deploy the Mine Clearance and Peacebuilding Synergies (MPS) framework. Our critical analysis of qualitative primary data demonstrates how clearance engages Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and infrastructure priorities towards improvements in agricultural production, trade and access to markets, social and physical infrastructure and social cohesion. But its impacts are challenged by endogenous factors such as wider infrastructural investment and exogenous factors including environmental and climate change concerns.
format Journal Article
author Ikpe, Eka
author_facet Ikpe, Eka
Njeri, Sarah
authorStr Ikpe, Eka
author_letter Ikpe, Eka
author2 Njeri, Sarah
author2Str Njeri, Sarah
title Mine clearance, peacebuilding and development: interactions between sustainable development goals and infrastructure in Angola
publisher Taylor and Francis
publishDate 2024
url https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/41791/

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