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In many parts of the world,
significant and increasing contributions to conflict transformation and
peacebuilding are being made by local practitioners concerned about peace and
stability of their communities, using locally-integrated, indigenous, conflict
transformation institutions and practices. It is in this perspective that this
book explores different dynamics of an indigenous institution named "Pukhtoon
Jirga". Pukhtoon Jirga is one example of the presence and viability of
traditional institutions, which was most recently realized in the aftermath of
September 11, when the term "Loya Jirga" was repeatedly heard through the media.
Why is Jirga important to the Pukhtoons? What are the tasks and responsibilities
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Why, when and how does a Jirga
succeed or fail? The present political arrangement in Afghanistan came about
after the international community called Jirga members to a meeting in Bonn. The institution of Jirga is the
oldest and the most dominant component of the Pukhtoon culture and yet, so far
its history, structure and activities remain unwritten. Most of the social
institutions of Pukhtoon life rely heavily on the institution of Jirga for the
routine working of their lives. The institution of Jirga is practiced mainly in
the Pushto speaking areas of north western and western Pakistan and mainframe
Afghanistan. The Jirga is responsible for maintaining order in every social
frame of life, from national and international affairs, to individual as well as
collective.
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This book presents a conceptual framework of the context in
which Jirga operates, defines main principles, compares them with contemporary
structures and documents them as a resource for forthcoming work on development
and peacebuilding. On the way this study draws attention to the challenges
that confront the Pukhtoon people and suggests measures for a planned growth and
development of Pukhtoon society.
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