The Journal of Humanitarian Assistance » Burundi

The Impact of International NGOs and Civil Society Organisations on the Peace Process in Burundi

Jonelle Lonergan — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 23:20:35 +0000

At the end of its transition period, Burundi faces many issues that can undermine the peace process. This study tries to evaluate the impact of INGOs and the CSOs (civil society organizations) in Burundi and is based on field research conducted in the Great Lakes region – Uganda, Kenya, and especially Burundi- during the months of April and May 2004. Findings on the numbers and types of active INGOs and civil society organizations in Burundi was used to research the impact that these organizations had on the peace process and how they influenced the political process. It was concluded that the impact of INGOs and civil organizations on the peace process was rather limited. As a result of the findings, the author specifically formulates recommendations that can strengthen the action and the policy orientations of these organisations’ activities.

A case by case analysis of recent crises: assessing 20 years of humanitarian action

Jonelle Lonergan — Sun, 30 May 1999 19:25:24 +0000

A Case by Case Analysis of Recent Crises Assessing 20 Years of Humanitarian Action: Iraq, Somalia, the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Burundi, the former Zaire, Chechnya, and Kosovo

119 pages, PDF

Burundi’s regroupment policy–a pilot study on its legality

Jonelle Lonergan — Wed, 21 Jan 1998 13:09:02 +0000

The purpose of this study is two-fold. First, to determine the (il)legality of the regroupment policy of the government of Burundi and to clarify the law where necessary. Second, to discuss the policy options open to the humanitarian community to correct harsh and frequently life-threatening situation in which the regroupees find themselves. The study does not attempt to draw a picture of of the violations of humanitarian rights in general.