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10. The Protracted Crisis in Mindanao: Japan’s Cooperation and Human Security

Authors : Sachiko Ishikawa, Dennis Quilala

Published in: Human Security and Cross-Border Cooperation in East Asia

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Despite decades of domestic and international efforts to end the protracted conflict in Mindanao, a sustainable resolution has still not been found. Japan has been involved in the peace process in the region, using a new cooperation modality by taking part in the 3D (diplomacy, defense and development) dimensions. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) also attempted to step out of the traditional modality of its assistance by taking part in a mediation forum. Against the backdrop of local history, this chapter analyzes JICA’s involvement in the peacemaking and coordination efforts beyond its traditional mandate. This is then followed by an examination of grass-roots perceptions of the peace process and JICA’s activities. Development practitioners should experiment and explore peace processes that would fit local realities.

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Title: The Protracted Crisis in Mindanao: Japan’s Cooperation and Human Security
Authors: Sachiko Ishikawa
Dennis Quilala
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Human Security and Cross-Border Cooperation in East Asia
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-95239-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-95240-6

Copyright Year: 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95240-6_10