Federalism offers hope for conflict resolution

[miles-militis]

“A good constitution isn’t enough – the will [for peace] mustn’t be confined to paper. It also has to take hold of people’s minds.” Albert Kagabo of Burundi.

 

http://www.swissinfo.org/sen/Swissinfo.html?siteSect=111&sid=4284227

 

Federalism offers strong salve for ethnic conflict

 

The threat of ethnic conflict hangs over many multicultural societies.

 

The extent to which federalism can point the way to peaceful coexistence has been one of the main themes at the international conference on federalism in St Gallen.

 

http://www.swissinfo.org/sen/Swissinfo.html?siteSect=111&sid=1305606

[Saxardiid]

Samurai Warrior

Nice articles about federalism, which I support anyway, but there are too many unanswered questions about the system. One of them is how can federal system implemented where there is no peace and the local people or local lawful residences where either kicked out of their houses, businesses, their farms or where ruled by gunmen who never let them have peace and stability. This article also posed many questions about federal system then I can ever get answer and its just economic side. Take a look will you and give your opinion.

Economic issues: the ticking-bomb for the proposed transitional Somali federation.

 

The current proposed charter, the discussions that are taking place at Mbagathi, as well as the debates at the Somali forums have ignored the economic aspect of the union. Without proper economic union, no political structure, especially one that is as weak as the one that is being contemplated, would survive. In order to have peace and smooth functioning federation, economic responsibility and property rights must be clearly defined. Clear definition of ownership of resources and assets, taxation powers and division of the central government revenues are basic conditions that the charter must address.read more http://www.hiiraan.ca/2003/aug03/op/abdulqafar.htm

 

best wishes