Suchergebnisse

I. International and Regional Perspectives on Diaspora Engagement -- 1. The Migration-Development Nexus: Contours and Outcomes of International Policymaking -- 2. The African Union Perspective on the African Diaspora -- II. Diaspora Engagement in National Context -- 3. Morroco and Diaspora Engagement: A Contemporary Portrait -- 4. Engaging with its Diaspora: The Case of Senegal -- 5. Nigeria: Diaspora Engagement Policies in National Context -- 6. Evolution and Nature of Diaspora Engagement Policies in Ghana -- 7. Reaching out to the Diaspora: The Liberian State's Formulation of a Diaspora Engagement Policy -- 8. Engaging the Ethiopian Diaspora: Policies, Pratices and Performance -- 9. A Provisional Analysis of Diaspora Engagement Policies in Kenya -- 10. The State of Leadership and Diaspora Engagement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo -- 11. Brain Drain or Brain Gain? : Leveraging Zambia's Diaspora Dividend -- 12. Mutual Antagonisms: Why the South African Diaspora and the South African Government Do Not Engage

Since the end of the Cold War, the concept of national security has been widened to include a range of non-military threats to the security of the state. This book explores the underlying tensions between a state-centric concept of security, and the concept of human security with respect to a number of new security threats emanating from situations of forced displacement of populations, terrorism, diseases, food insecurity, and the impacts of climate change, all of which are prevalent in Africa and give a particular resonance to the evolving security discourse. The volume undertakes a thorough

Over the past decade, Africa's center of gravity in world politics has shifted from mere humanitarianism to a strategic view that posits the centrality of the continent as energy and natural resources supplier, in the fight against terrorism and other security threats, and in the globalization of culture. Besides these considerations, this shift is reflective of two defining dynamics. On one hand, political and economic reforms have contributed to the growth of democracy, an improvement in the economic outlook, and the strengthening of regional governance. On the other hand, the ongoing diffus

Since the end of the Cold War, the concept of national security has been widened to include a range of non-military threats to the security of the state. This book explores the underlying tensions between a state-centric concept of security, and the concept of human security with respect to a number of new security threats emanating from situations of forced displacement of populations, terrorism, diseases, food insecurity, and the impacts of climate change, all of which are prevalent in Africa and give a particular resonance to the evolving security discourse. The volume undertakes a thorough interdisciplinary investigation of the tensions between state security and human security in the search for solutions to African crises by the international community and regional actors.

Abstract
Since the end of the Cold War, the prevention of forced displacement has
become a key topic of humanitarian agencies and international political
bodies. Though alluring as a human and political solution, it still lacks
adequate theoretical analysis. The article examines the challenges and
hazards entailed by the emergence of this new concept, which appears to be
both multidimensional in its objective and application and controversial in
terms of its potential impact on certain norms and principles of
international law. For all its many possibilities, the prevention of forced
displacement is also a risky concept whose limitations should induce
humanitarian operators to handle it with great care and restraint.

For African states, refugees have become closely linked to internal and external security concerns. This linkage is a result of the political "instrumentalization" of refugees and represents a huge challenge in terms of the protection of refugees and the search for solutions. This study begins by analyzing the mechanics through which this linkage operates and the security stakes that refugees represent. It then proceeds to examine the response of the UNHCR and of the international community to this challenge and shows how—through its handling of this sensitive issue—the humanitarian organization has been able to devise imaginative ways to expand its operations in order to give shape to the rights of refugees in matters of security as prescribed by international refugee law. ; Les réfugiés sont devenus intimement liés aux préoccupations de sécurité intérieure et extérieure des États africains. Fruit de l'instrumentalisation politique des réfugiés, ce rapprochement pose un énorme défi en termes de protection et de recherche de solutions. L'étude porte d'abord sur les mécanismes à travers lesquels s'opère ce rapprochement et sur les enjeux que représentent les réfugiés sur le plan de la sécurité. Elle traite ensuite de la réponse du HCR et de la communauté internationale à ce défi et démontre comment l'organisation humanitaire a su trouver, à travers cette délicate question, les voies d'une expansion opérationnelle empreinte d'innovation afin de concrétiser les prescrits du droit international des réfugiés dans le domaine de la sécurité.