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War, Intervention and Development - for iPad/Mac/PC
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 14 years ago - ★★ - 1 ratingHow can we prevent a country from returning to civil war? When and how should external parties intervene in serious conflicts? This album looks at the decade of violence and destruction that occurred in Sierra Leone in the 1990's. Now that peace has finally come about through the efforts of the international community, it's time to debate whether the root causes of war have been adequately addressed, and what lessons can be learned. 50% of Sierra Leoneans are under 15 and unskilled. Lack of education, poverty and unemployment are still rife and it's this lack of development that gives rise to conflict. Views from all sides are presented, including those of women, disaffected youth, members of the RUF and the new peace-keeping forces, to provide an in-depth analysis of the complexities of the aftermath of a civil war. In the academic perspective, Helen Yanocopulos, Senior Lecturer in International Politics and Development at The Open University provides insight into the educational value of the Sierra Leone case study. This material is taken from The Open University course TU875 War, intervention and development.
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Episodes
War, Intervention and Development
April 12, 2010 23:11 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBA short introduction to this album.
Transcript -- War, Intervention and Development
April 12, 2010 23:11 - 18.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A short introduction to this album.
The Sierra Leone Sanctions Debate
April 24, 2009 00:33 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBA discussion of sanctions, with specific reference to Sierra Leone, and how they have an impact on the population concerned
Transcript -- The Sierra Leone Sanctions Debate
April 24, 2009 00:33 - 102 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A discussion of sanctions, with specific reference to Sierra Leone, and how they have an impact on the population concerned
Pushing too hard for elections
April 24, 2009 00:32 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBAn appraisal of the elections in Sierra Leone and a debate on whether they were pushed through at the expense of democracy
Transcript -- Pushing too hard for elections
April 24, 2009 00:32 - 95.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An appraisal of the elections in Sierra Leone and a debate on whether they were pushed through at the expense of democracy
Civil war in Sierra Leone
April 24, 2009 00:31 - 5 minutes - 63.5 MB VideoLooking at the civil war that broke out in Sierra Leone in the nineties and the issues surrounding it.
Transcript -- Civil war in Sierra Leone
April 24, 2009 00:31 - 47.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Looking at the civil war that broke out in Sierra Leone in the nineties and the issues surrounding it.
What sparked civil unrest in Sierra Leone?
April 24, 2009 00:30 - 7 minutes - 85.7 MB VideoSierra Leonians' views that corruption and nepotism were some of the reasons for the eruption of the civil war.
Transcript -- What sparked civil unrest in Sierra Leone?
April 24, 2009 00:30 - 46.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Sierra Leonians' views that corruption and nepotism were some of the reasons for the eruption of the civil war.
ECOMOG's role in Sierra Leone's civil war
April 24, 2009 00:29 - 9 minutes - 106 MB VideoHow Nigerian-led ECOMOG's intervention could have been better supported and co-ordinated, and where the UN went wrong.
Transcript -- ECOMOG's role in Sierra Leone's civil war
April 24, 2009 00:29 - 50.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How Nigerian-led ECOMOG's intervention could have been better supported and co-ordinated, and where the UN went wrong.
The military and civilian relationship
April 24, 2009 00:28 - 6 minutes - 75 MB VideoExamines the nature of the military's role in redevelopment and its relationship to civilians.
Transcript -- The military and civilian relationship
April 24, 2009 00:28 - 46 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Examines the nature of the military's role in redevelopment and its relationship to civilians.
Women's roles in the war
April 24, 2009 00:27 - 8 minutes - 97.9 MB VideoWomen were involved in various ways in war, and their roles both as perpetrators and in peace-building should not be under-estimated.
Transcript -- Women's roles in the war
April 24, 2009 00:27 - 41.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Women were involved in various ways in war, and their roles both as perpetrators and in peace-building should not be under-estimated.
The future of the marginalised in Sierra Leone
April 24, 2009 00:26 - 14 minutes - 155 MB VideoThe fate of women and youths since the war ended. The search for jobs, money and food.
Transcript -- The future of the marginalised in Sierra Leone
April 24, 2009 00:26 - 50.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The fate of women and youths since the war ended. The search for jobs, money and food.
The prospects for sustainable peace
April 24, 2009 00:25 - 7 minutes - 74.7 MB VideoA look at the issues that the people of Sierra Leone face in developing the country post-war.
Transcript -- The prospects for sustainable peace
April 24, 2009 00:25 - 42 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A look at the issues that the people of Sierra Leone face in developing the country post-war.
Academic perspective
April 23, 2009 23:05 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBHelen Yanocopulos highlights key issues in the Sierra Leone case study and explains their importance in the context of The Open University course.
Transcript -- Academic perspective
April 23, 2009 23:05 - 24.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Helen Yanocopulos highlights key issues in the Sierra Leone case study and explains their importance in the context of The Open University course.