Abstract:
The book draws attention to address internationalised grievances generated by protracted
conflict in a comparative perspective. It focuses on notable comparative differences
between Sudan and Sri Lanka in the organizational and operational arrangement for Relief
,Rehabilitation, Development (RRD)and the role of the government. In addition to this the
book clearly discusses the role of international actors and decisive internal factors for
peacemaking, peace building in globalising milieu at different levels.
The first three chapters discuss the various phrases of conflict resolution and peace building in
Sudan and Sri Lanka.
The main key aspects of chapter 3,4,5,7 and 8 are critical investigations of vulnerability,
livelihood revival and social change which are discussed in diverse setting in Sudan and Sri
Lanka. These five chapters are mainly on qualitative studies which are based on interviews
and interactions. In addition to this the core concern of these chapters are of the livelihood
status and the changes experienced by the people. The advance investigation has assisted
greatly in capturing the scale of deprivation, recovery and social mobility in Sudan and Sri
Lanka. The context in chapter 8 treats the fisheries sector of northern Sri Lanka which is said to
have complex relations between war and livelihoods on a much broader scale as well as
utmost forms of insecurity and suffering. Furthermore, chapter6 deals with a theoretical
discussion of the different context of vulnerability. Chapter 3, 4, and 6 provide evidence to
support the fact that differentiation is a universal feature of development and social change.
