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Peace and Conflict Resolution Organizations in Three Protracted Conflicts: Structures, Resources and Ideology
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 January 2026
Abstract
Guided by organizational and social movement theories, this study compares the structures, resource bases, ideologies, and strategies of nongovernmental organizations engaged in peace and conflict resolution (P/CROs) in three regions with extended violent conflicts: Northern Ireland, South Africa, and Israel/Palestine. Qualitative content analysis techniques are used to analyze 27 detailed case reports. We analyze the funding patterns and structural attributes of the P/CROs in our sample, with particular attention to how they obtain fiscal resources and membership in spite of the risks they may experience. We then explore the degree of formalization among P/CROs over time and, finally, we examine the ideological frames that P/CROs use and how these frames relate to their tactics. Throughout the analysis we pay attention to how the political context of each region influences P/CRO behavior.
Résumé
Guidée par les théories du mouvement social, cette étude compare les structures, les ressources, les idéologies, et les stratégies des organisations non-gouvernementales engagées dans la résolution des conflits et la paix (Peace Conlict Resolution Organisation, où P/CROs), dans trois régions du monde où de violents conflits souvent très étendus existent: l’Irlande du Nord, l’Afrique du Sud, et Israël/Palestine. Des techniques d’analyses qualitatives sont utilisées pour examiner 27 études de cas détaillées. Nous présentons alors une analyse des modèles de financement et des qualités structurelles des P/CROs de notre échantillon, avec une attention particulière accordée à la façon dont elles obtiennent des ressources budgétaires et des adhésions malgré les risques dont elles peuvent faire l’expérience. Nous explorons ensuite le degré de formalisation parmi les P/CROs et, pour finir, nous examinons les cadres idéologiques qu’elles utilisent et la façon dont ces cadres se rapportent aux tactiques qu’elles choisissent. A travers cette analyse, nous faisons également attention à la façon dont le contexte politique de chaque région influence le comportement des P/CROs.
Zusammenfassung
Auf Theorien sozialer Bewegungen basierend, vergleicht diese Studie die Strukturen, Ressourcen, Ideologien und Strategien von NGO’s, die in Friedensund Konfliktlösung (FKLO) in drei Regionen mit ausgeweiteten gewalttätigen Konflikten-Nordirland, Südafrika, und Israel/Palästina-involviert sind. Qualitative Inhaltsanalysetechniken werden verwendet, um 27 detaillierte Fallstudien zu analysieren. Wir stellen eine Analyse der Finanzierungsmuster und strukturellen Eigenschaften der FKLO in unserer Stichprobe vor, unter besonderer Beachtung der Frage, wie sie, trotz der Risisken, denen sie ausgesetzt sein können, finanzielle Ressourcen und Mitglieder erlangen. Wir erforschen dann den Grad der Formalisierung unter FKLO im Zeitverlauf und beurteilen schließlich den ideologischen Rahmen, den FKLO verwenden und in welcher Beziehung dieser Rahmen zu den von ihnen gewählten Taktiken steht. Innerhalb der Analyse beachten wir, wie der politische Kontext jeder Region das Verhalten von FKLO beeinflußt.
Resumen
Este estudio, guiado por teorías de movimiento social, compara las estructuras, bases de recursos, ideologías y estrategias de las organizaciones no gubernamentales dedicadas a la consecución de la paz y la resolución de conflictos (OP/RC) en tres zonas con conflictos violentos prolongados: Irlanda del Norte, Sudáfrica, e Israel/Palestina. Se utilizan técnicas de análisis de contenido cualitativo para el estudio de 27 informes detallados de casos reales. Presentamos un análisis de los modelos de financiación y atributos estructurales de las OP/RC en nuestro muestreo, prestando una especial atención al modo en que obtienen recursos fiscales y adhesión, a pesar de los riesgos que puedan experimentar. Examinamos después el grado de formalización entre las OP/RC según va transcurriendo el tiempo y, finalmente, estudiamos los marcos ideológicos empleados por las OP/RC y cómo éstos tienen que ver con las tácticas que eligen. Durante todo este análisis nos fijamos en cómo el contexto político de cada zona repercute en el comportamiento de las OP/RC.
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- Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations , Volume 10 , Issue 4 , December 1999 , pp. 275 - 298
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