Practical Approaches to Post-Conflict Peacebuilding in Cambodia

By Plai Ngarm Soth

A summary of Cambodia Peacebuilding Journey. A brief reflection on practical experiences that believed significantly contribute to peace in Cambodia today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Plai Ngarm Soth
• Release date: Jun 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201843113

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Practical approaches to post-conflict peacebuilding in Cambodia through reconciliation, dialogue, and healing

Practical approaches to post-conflict peacebuilding in Cambodia through reconciliation, dialogue, and healing

Soth Plai Ngarm

Copyright © 2021 by Soth Plai Ngarm

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Contents

Abstract

Abbreviations

Introduction

1. Dharmayietra (Peace Walk)

2. Win-Win Policy

3. The Extraordinary Chambers of the Court of Cambodia (ECCC)/Khmer Rouge Tribunal

4. From the Campaign to ban landmine to Civil Disarmament of Small Arm and Light Weapon

5. Conceptual Analysis and Conclusion

References: (Online articles and texts)

Bibliography

Notes

Abstract

This paper essentially reflects on the approaches used and adopted by different actors, state, civic and international, while engaging in the reconstruction of Cambodia. They operated more or less within the so-called common frame of post-conflict peace-building in reconciliation. The people and religious movements such as the Dharmayietra/ peace walks united and healed communities across conflict areas. The paper looks at the government-led reconciliation process, known as the Win-Win policy, and the hybrid national-international mechanism of the Extraordinary Chambers of the Court of Cambodia (ECCC)/the Khmer Rouge Tribunal. It also discusses the efforts such as peace education programs, memorials, peace museums, and ways of healing the past, at the same time envisioning the future. Peace museum mainly focuses on bringing a new generation of Cambodians into designing and leading their future. It encourages young people to consider the lessons learned from the past. 70% of Cambodians are under the age of 30 and are fluent in English and technology. Their role in the next 30 years of social reconciliation is vital.

Abbreviations

ACT_Alliance for Conflict Transformation

CCBL_Cambodian Campaign to Ban Landmine

CPCS_Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies

CPP_Cambodian People Party

FUNCINPEC_The National United Front for an Independent, Neutral, Peaceful and Cooperative Cambodia

ICTJ_Internal Centre for Transitional Justice

KPNLF_Khmer People National Liberation Front

UNTAC_United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia

WGWR_Working Group for Weapon Reduction

YRDP_Youth Resource Development Program

Introduction

The Paris peace accord for Cambodia was an international inspiration for world peace. It made International community feel that they were ending the Cold War. Berlin Wall fall was one of the major international inspirations of