political elites if not
managed, and retrigger tensions.354 Economic policies,
frameworks and programmes that take into account Agenda 2016 and SDG’s
emphasis on equitable and inclusive growth and development are the best model for
delivery of services and welfare as a peace building strategy. In the recovery phase,
economic reconstruction should entail policies to take into account participation and
inclusion of men and women.
Economic
integrate
policies
gender
and
frameworks
responsive
that
economic
empowerment are important, more so doing
economic reconstruction phases. Strategies
that promote women’s effective participation in
the informal sector are important. Furthermore,
sustained measures aimed at transitioning
women into the formal economy will help to
build their resilience in recovery phases. In that
regard,
the
APRM
should
encourage
governments to adopt programmes that enable
women, including rural women,
to access
production inputs, labour and financial markets on an equal footing with men.
Involving the private sector in peacebuilding activities through effective partnerships
with key populations, including men and women from conflict affected areas is
strategic. The private sector can provide entry points economic reconstruction projects
to improve livelihoods, entrepreneurship and skills building. The involvement of men
and women in such programmes should be encouraged by governments and
integrated in development and recovery plans. The APRM should amplify the value
returns of such good practices and encourage countries to provide spaces and
direction for private corporations to build on such good practices.
Corporations
practice corporate social responsibility as a form of good citizenship that is
recommended by APRM. Countries should provide corporations with development
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