9:49 PM |
CALL FOR PAPERS
Special edition, Journal of Pacific Studies (JPacS)
Theme
Conflict Prevention and Peace Building in Pacific Island Societies
Guest Editors
• Shailendra Singh, Divisional Head of Journalism and Communication
• Dr Desmond Amosa, Senior Lecturer in Management
University of the South Pacific
Deadline: 24 July 2010
Abstract: The Pacific region has seen many conflicts and is prone to
more. Ethnic tensions and flare-ups in Fiji and The Solomon Islands,
tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea, and the separatist war in
Bougainville have debilitated economic growth and progress, causing
rising levels of poverty and inequality, as well as untold human
suffering. In the island kingdom of Tonga, a class struggle and calls
for greater democracy remain sources of tension following the
Nuku'alofa riots of 2006. Countries like Samoa and the Cook Islands
are reportedly moving towards 'breaking
point' as a result of recent events. Samoa, for instance, has passed a
controversial land bill, and its Parliament is debating another
contentious bill on legalising casinos. Both legislations have
attracted strong opposition from the church and villages, the main
institutions upholding peace in the country. Cook Islands, on the
other hand, is undergoing a political crisis that has resulted in the
suspension of Parliament. This crisis, if not handled properly, could
develop into a more serious conflict.
Politics, economics and development are often the causes of conflict.
This special edition aims to encourage constructive research and
commentary on conflict prevention and peace building issues, and
highlight their intrinsic link to development. The publication favours
a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectored approach with a view of providing
a forum for practitioners, activists, policymakers and academics to
share critical thinking and constructive action on crosscutting
matters relating to the topic. The church is a pillar of life in
Pacific societies, and its role, and that of other religions in peace
building, will also be explored, as well as the role of culture and
tradition. Media is at the centre of reporting conflict, and its role
will be examined. Retrospective studies will look at lessons learnt
from past conflicts, and identify mistakes that should not be
repeated. The mix of theory, practice and policy analysis is to ensure
a collaborative, holistic and integrated approach to this subject
matter.
Papers are invited from university-based and practitioner institutions
and networks.
Submissions on the following themes will be considered
• The role of development policies, processes or interventions in
causing or preventing conflict or building peace
• Regional Conflict Prevention and Management Policies and
Mechanisms i.e. Biketawa Declaration
What are the key causes of conflict in the Pacific?
• Unequal distribution of resources
• Development practice
• Poor governance
• Corruption
• Land management and tenure systems
• Natural resource management
The role of key actors in conflict instigation or building peace
• Parliament
• Government
• Faith-based Organizations
• Traditional Structures (Chiefs)
• Media
• Private Sector
• Civil Society Organizations
What is the differential impact of conflict on men and women and their
different roles in building peace and preventing conflict?
• Challenges of post-conflict recovery
• Public sector administration capacity
• Economic recovery
• Reconciliation and trauma healing
• Ensuring and developing adequate justice mechanisms: restorative,
retributive etc
• Reforming security institutions
• Ways of measuring the impact of development interventions on
peace/conflict dynamics.
Please send your expressions of interest and papers to:
Mr Shailendra Singh, email: singh_sh@usp.ac.fj
Dr Desmond Amosa, email: amosa_d@usp.ac.fj
All the submissions will be electronically acknowledged and the
decision of the editorial team based on reports of referees shall be
communicated to the authors.
About JPacS
The Journal of Pacific Studies (JPacS) is a peer reviewed academic
journal published by the Faculty of Business and Economics at USP. It
provides a forum for academics as well as practitioners to put forth
their thoughts, experiences (including case studies), and research
findings together with policy options. It also encourages debates on
published papers.
Format
• Manuscripts should not exceed 8,000 words (30-35 pages including
notes)
• Manuscripts should be prepared using MS Word
• Text to be in Times New Roman font; size 12; double space 1.5 inch
margin
• Cover page should have title of paper, authors' names, their
affiliations, contact address, Email and phone numbers
• The paper should have an abstract of not more than 200 words
• The names of the authors(s) should not be used anywhere in the
paper
• References, Figure, Tables etc should be put at the end of the
paper
• References should be in standard APA style
Notes for Prospective Authors
• Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be
currently under consideration for publication elsewhere
• All papers are refereed through a peer review process.
• Deadline for receipt of manuscripts is July 20 2010
-- Special edition, Journal of Pacific Studies (JPacS)
Theme
Conflict Prevention and Peace Building in Pacific Island Societies
Guest Editors
• Shailendra Singh, Divisional Head of Journalism and Communication
• Dr Desmond Amosa, Senior Lecturer in Management
University of the South Pacific
Deadline: 24 July 2010
Abstract: The Pacific region has seen many conflicts and is prone to
more. Ethnic tensions and flare-ups in Fiji and The Solomon Islands,
tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea, and the separatist war in
Bougainville have debilitated economic growth and progress, causing
rising levels of poverty and inequality, as well as untold human
suffering. In the island kingdom of Tonga, a class struggle and calls
for greater democracy remain sources of tension following the
Nuku'alofa riots of 2006. Countries like Samoa and the Cook Islands
are reportedly moving towards 'breaking
point' as a result of recent events. Samoa, for instance, has passed a
controversial land bill, and its Parliament is debating another
contentious bill on legalising casinos. Both legislations have
attracted strong opposition from the church and villages, the main
institutions upholding peace in the country. Cook Islands, on the
other hand, is undergoing a political crisis that has resulted in the
suspension of Parliament. This crisis, if not handled properly, could
develop into a more serious conflict.
Politics, economics and development are often the causes of conflict.
This special edition aims to encourage constructive research and
commentary on conflict prevention and peace building issues, and
highlight their intrinsic link to development. The publication favours
a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectored approach with a view of providing
a forum for practitioners, activists, policymakers and academics to
share critical thinking and constructive action on crosscutting
matters relating to the topic. The church is a pillar of life in
Pacific societies, and its role, and that of other religions in peace
building, will also be explored, as well as the role of culture and
tradition. Media is at the centre of reporting conflict, and its role
will be examined. Retrospective studies will look at lessons learnt
from past conflicts, and identify mistakes that should not be
repeated. The mix of theory, practice and policy analysis is to ensure
a collaborative, holistic and integrated approach to this subject
matter.
Papers are invited from university-based and practitioner institutions
and networks.
Submissions on the following themes will be considered
• The role of development policies, processes or interventions in
causing or preventing conflict or building peace
• Regional Conflict Prevention and Management Policies and
Mechanisms i.e. Biketawa Declaration
What are the key causes of conflict in the Pacific?
• Unequal distribution of resources
• Development practice
• Poor governance
• Corruption
• Land management and tenure systems
• Natural resource management
The role of key actors in conflict instigation or building peace
• Parliament
• Government
• Faith-based Organizations
• Traditional Structures (Chiefs)
• Media
• Private Sector
• Civil Society Organizations
What is the differential impact of conflict on men and women and their
different roles in building peace and preventing conflict?
• Challenges of post-conflict recovery
• Public sector administration capacity
• Economic recovery
• Reconciliation and trauma healing
• Ensuring and developing adequate justice mechanisms: restorative,
retributive etc
• Reforming security institutions
• Ways of measuring the impact of development interventions on
peace/conflict dynamics.
Please send your expressions of interest and papers to:
Mr Shailendra Singh, email: singh_sh@usp.ac.fj
Dr Desmond Amosa, email: amosa_d@usp.ac.fj
All the submissions will be electronically acknowledged and the
decision of the editorial team based on reports of referees shall be
communicated to the authors.
About JPacS
The Journal of Pacific Studies (JPacS) is a peer reviewed academic
journal published by the Faculty of Business and Economics at USP. It
provides a forum for academics as well as practitioners to put forth
their thoughts, experiences (including case studies), and research
findings together with policy options. It also encourages debates on
published papers.
Format
• Manuscripts should not exceed 8,000 words (30-35 pages including
notes)
• Manuscripts should be prepared using MS Word
• Text to be in Times New Roman font; size 12; double space 1.5 inch
margin
• Cover page should have title of paper, authors' names, their
affiliations, contact address, Email and phone numbers
• The paper should have an abstract of not more than 200 words
• The names of the authors(s) should not be used anywhere in the
paper
• References, Figure, Tables etc should be put at the end of the
paper
• References should be in standard APA style
Notes for Prospective Authors
• Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be
currently under consideration for publication elsewhere
• All papers are refereed through a peer review process.
• Deadline for receipt of manuscripts is July 20 2010
----------------------------------------
pacific islands media association
pima.nius@gmail.com
aotearoa, new zealand
----------------------------------------
The pima.nius googlegroup is a facility for discussion and distributing information. Content sent by this googlegroup are forwarded from various networks and media publications.
DISCLAIMER: These emails are unedited and discussions made through this googlegroup are unmoderated. Announcements made through this googlegroup do not constitute endorsement for the organisations, individuals or opinions featured. Please check the integrity of organisations and individuals before exchanging personal information with them.
- - - - - - - - -
comment here:
http://groups.google.com/group/pima-nius/topics?hl=en
send an email comment here:
pima-nius@googlegroups.com
unsubscribe:
pima-nius+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
more options
http://groups.google.com/group/pima-nius?hl=en?hl=en
- - - - - - - - -
0 comments:
Post a Comment