Centre for Policy Alternatives on 24 August, 2007

Peace Analysis – in Sinhala & Tamil – Vol 1 Issue 1

Peace Analysis – in Sinhala & Tamil
Vol 1 Issue 1

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“Sama Vimarshi”, a publication by the Conflict and Peace Analysis Programme of the Centre for Policy Alternatives, discusses issues which are of significant importance in order to resolve the prevailing ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. While creating awareness of the current situation this publication motivates the general public to contribute to and establish links with the Conflict and Peace Analysis Programme. “Sama Vimarshi” is edited by Sunanda Deshapriya and Lionel Guruge and published in Sinhala.

Peace Analysis – in Sinhala & Tamil – Vol 1 Issue 1
Peace Analysis – in Sinhala & Tamil – Vol 1 Issue 1

Centre for Policy Alternatives on 24 August, 2007

Informal Dispute Resolution in the North East and Puttalam

Informal Dispute Resolution in the North East and Puttalam

Informal dispute resolution seemingly offers many advantages over formal means of redress. In particular, it is more flexible than the judicial system and can tackle issues which may be addressed by formal mechanisms.

This study, commissioned under UNHCR's 'Peaceful Co-existence Initiative', was conceived to identify existing mediation and informal dispute resolution mechanism at the local level, which may assist in the reintegration and reconciliation of local communities.

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Informal Dispute Resolution in the North East and Puttalam

Centre for Policy Alternatives on 24 August, 2007

Sri Lanka’s Ethnic Problem and Solutions

Sri Lanka's Ethnic Problem and Solutions

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This booklet presents much useful information on the history of the ethnic problem in a simple attractive and succinct manner. It points clearly and with evidence the way the Sinhala majority leaders failed to remedy the substantial grievances of the Tamil people of this country. While doing to it also highlights the need of a political solution based on the devolution of power.

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