TY  - JOUR
A1  - Ruppel, Samantha
A1  - Leib, Julia
T1  - Same but different
T2  - Peacebuilding
N2  - The peace processes in Liberia and Sierra Leone share similar contexts and have an interrelated history. They are also often portrayed as successful cases of peacebuilding. This conclusion seems valid, as war has not returned, and political power was handed over peacefully; however, both cases differ with regard to the inclusiveness of the peace processes and the role of local leaders. This article aims to add to the critical peacebuilding debate by focusing on local perceptions about the position of local leaders in these two peace processes. We conducted a public opinion survey in five regions in Sierra Leone and Liberia and expert interviews with peacebuilding actors to examine changing perceptions about the roles of local leaders in both countries. This article speaks to the broader peacebuilding debate by highlighting the importance of including local voices in the peace process and by discussing challenges of inclusive peacebuilding.
KW  - conflict management
KW  - conflict resolution
KW  - West Africa
KW  - peacebuilding
KW  - peace
Y1  - 2022
UR  - https://publishup.uni-potsdam.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/63680
SN  - 2164-7259
VL  - 10
IS  - 4
SP  - 470
EP  - 505
PB  - Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
CY  - London
ER  -