The role of the Eritrean diaspora in peacebuilding and development

The life of the community is intricately connected to the history of the independence struggle that saw the birth of a new nation in 1991. [...] A Report by Selam Peacebuilding Network, Oct 2006 3 The Role of the Eritrean Diaspora in Peacebuilding and Development - Challenges and Opportunities 2. Perception of Peace in the context of the Eritrean Diaspora The perception of peace is varied among respondents in all data sets: Key Informant Interviews, Online Surveys, Focus Groups and Personal Reflections. [...] The participants were well-informed about the objectives of the research and the full background of the researchers involved. [...] Peacebuilding is a two-fold process requiring both the deconstruction of the structures of violence and the construction of the structures of peace.”13. [...] In the context of the project and the international experiences of various Eritrean communities, the need for specificity in order to make reasonable claims and come to acceptable conclusions is obvious.