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Discusses the challenges of reconstruction & peace building, focusing on the importance of reintegration for war-to-peace transitions. International assistance in reconstruction efforts is examined in terms of the impacts of international funding patterns; budgetary & bureaucratic separation between relief & development aid; projects isolated from instead of integrated with broader programs; & the problematic relationship of donor programs to local, regional, & national priorities. Problems with defining the roles & mandates of the various international entities are touched on, along with the issue of reintegration of combatants & refugees. In this light, the cases of El Salvador (1991-1994), & Rwanda (1994-2001) are contrasted. Reintegration efforts in Bosnia-Herzegovina & Mozambique are also described. Demonstrated is how long-term goals are undermined by a lack of common purpose, unrealistic expectations, sharp underestimations of time required to see results, poor judgments as to what has been achieved, & funding patterns that foster fragmentation & dependency & discourage coordination & comprehensive planning. The importance of continuing support following prolonged conflict is stressed. J. Zendejas

International concerns & practical attention (including those outlined in the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement) have been weighted on the side of emergency responses to displacement. No matter how effective they are, however, emergency responses are not solutions.