Opening Address by Mr. Ebrahim Ebrahim Parliamentary Advisor to the President to the Workshop on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development

In this address, Ebrahim Ebrahim discusses the evolving nature of global conflict, noting that climate change and resource scarcity are increasing tensions. He argues that Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) is often under-resourced and suggests that lasting peace requires sustained security, broad-based social participation, and home-grown solutions. He highlights South Africa's commitment to peace support through the African Union and SADC, and advocates for South-South cooperation via the G77 plus China to secure the financial resources and technology transfer necessary for effective PCRD.

• Global tensions are being exacerbated by the impact of climate change, the 'el Nino' effect on food security, and competition over scarce resources such as water, oil, and marine resources.
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) is frequently neglected because resources and focus are often shifted away once a peace deal is brokered, which can lead to the reignition of conflict.
• Effective PCRD requires a comprehensive approach that includes sustained security, the inclusion of women and marginalized sectors, the creation of inclusive institutions, and the addressing of both ecological destruction and the psychological scars of war.
• South Africa promotes peace and South-South cooperation through its involvement with the African Union (AU), the SADC Organ on Peace, Defense and Security, and its leadership of the G77 plus China to pursue financial resources and technology transfer.

APA

Ebrahim, E. (n.d.). Opening Address by Mr. Ebrahim Ebrahim Parliamentary Advisor to the President to the Workshop on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development. South African Institute of International Affairs. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-24-NeST-SSC-event-spe-Ebrahim-Ebrahim-DIRCO.pdf

Chicago

Ebrahim, Ebrahim. Opening Address by Mr. Ebrahim Ebrahim Parliamentary Advisor to the President to the Workshop on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development. South African Institute of International Affairs, n.d. https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-24-NeST-SSC-event-spe-Ebrahim-Ebrahim-DIRCO.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{ebrahimndopening, author = {Ebrahim, Ebrahim}, title = {{Opening Address by Mr. Ebrahim Ebrahim Parliamentary Advisor to the President to the Workshop on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development}}, publisher = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, url = {https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-24-NeST-SSC-event-spe-Ebrahim-Ebrahim-DIRCO.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }