Role of customary institutions in building youth resilience to violence in Africa

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2021-11

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The research considers socio-community institutions and mechanisms on the factors of resilience of young people in the face of violence in Africa, where the silent majority of young people do not choose violence. This kind of resilience has been defined as "a dynamic process by which the individual demonstrates positive adaptation despite the experience of adverse conditions or significant trauma." The report synthesizes results of separate studies in Burkina Faso and Tanzania as, “the less socialised the individual, the less ability to escape violence.” Future research needs to deepen the reflection on the stability of African States from the perspective of community resilience (not only of violence).

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French version available in IDRC Digital Library : Le rôle des institutions coutumières dans la construction de la résilience des jeunes face à la violence

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PEACEBUILDING, CUSTOMARY LAW, CULTURAL VALUES, TRADITIONAL CULTURE, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, YOUTH VIOLENCE, RELIGION, CIVIL SOCIETY, GOVERNANCE, TANZANIA, BURKINA FASO, KENYA, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/60893

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2020-2029 / Années 2020-2029
Pathways to resilience: Services and support for youth / Le chemin de la résilience: Services et aide à la jeunesse
Research Results (Foundations for Innovation) / Résultats de recherche (Les Fondements pour l’innovation)