Normative Frameworks and Durable Solutions on Internal Displacement. A Look to Africa

Table of Contents

2. Introduction and Background of the Study

2.1. Introduction and Background of the Study

2.2. Objective

2.3. Research questions

3. Discussion and Results

Unit 1: International Normative and Institutional Frameworks On Displacement

1.1. International Human Rights Law

1.2. Key International Human Rights Instruments In Situations Of Internal Displacement

1.3. International Humaniterian Law

1.4. The Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement

1.4.1. The pre-displacement Phase

1.4.2. Protection During Displacement and Humanitarian Assistance

1.4.3. Post-Displacement Phase

Unit 2: Regional Normative and Institutional Frameworks of Africa

2.1. Normative Frameworks

2.1.1. Kampala Convention: The African Union Convention For The Protection and Assistance Of IDPs In Africa

2.1.2. Great Lakes Protocol: The Protection and Assistance to IDPs

2.2. Regional Institutional Framework

2.3. Normative and Institutional Frameworks particularly in Ethiopia

2.3.1. Normative Framework of Ethiopia

2.3.2. Institutional Framework of Ethiopia

Unit 3: Factors Causing Displacement, Related Vulnerabilities and Wayouts

3.1. Forced Displacement: Humanitarian Crisis, And Development Challenges

3.2. Durable Solutions: Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexus as wayout to Protracted IDPs

Research Objectives and Thematic Focus

This study aims to assess existing international, regional, and national normative frameworks governing internal displacement and to propose specific improvements for protecting and assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs), with a particular focus on the Ethiopian context. The work addresses the disconnect between legal standards and practical implementation while exploring sustainable solutions.

• Comparative analysis of international human rights and humanitarian law instruments regarding IDPs.
• Evaluation of the African Union’s Kampala Convention and regional protocols in the Great Lakes region.
• Examination of Ethiopia’s national legal and institutional landscape, including DRM policies and the Durable Solutions Initiative.
• Investigation of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus as a strategy for resolving protracted displacement.

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Summary of Chapters

Unit 1: International Normative and Institutional Frameworks On Displacement: This chapter reviews the three primary bodies of international law—human rights, humanitarian, and criminal law—that collectively offer protection to IDPs in the absence of a single international convention.

Unit 2: Regional Normative and Institutional Frameworks of Africa: This section evaluates key African instruments like the Kampala Convention and the Great Lakes Protocol, highlighting their role in codifying IDP protections and regional cooperation.

Unit 3: Factors Causing Displacement, Related Vulnerabilities and Wayouts: This chapter analyzes the push-pull dynamics of forced migration and discusses the triple nexus approach (humanitarian, development, and peace) as a framework to build long-term resilience for displaced populations.

Keywords

Internal Displacement, IDPs, Kampala Convention, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, Ethiopia, Durable Solutions, Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus, Forced Migration, Refugees, Protection, Assistance, Disaster Risk Management, Conflict, Sovereignty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary scope of this research?

The work examines normative and institutional frameworks that govern the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons (IDPs) across international, regional African, and national Ethiopian contexts.

What are the core thematic fields addressed in the book?

The study centers on human rights law, humanitarian frameworks, legal mechanisms for IDP protection, disaster risk management, and durable solutions for protracted displacement.

What is the central research objective?

The objective is to evaluate current normative legal frameworks and to provide recommendations for improving the handling and protection of IDPs.

What scientific methodology is applied?

The author employs a desk review methodology, analyzing secondary data from the World Bank, OCHA, and various legal documents, policies, and international conventions.

What topics are covered in the main body?

The main body covers international legal instruments, regional protocols (Kampala Convention), Ethiopian national policies, the causes of displacement, and the potential of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.

How would you best characterize the key focus areas of this work?

The key focus areas include the assessment of legal gap-filling, the transition from emergency relief to long-term development, and the accountability of national states regarding IDP rights.

How does the Kampala Convention differ from other international instruments?

Unlike the UN Guiding Principles which are not legally binding, the Kampala Convention is a binding legal instrument specific to the African continent that imposes concrete obligations on states parties.

What is the role of the "humanitarian-development-peace nexus" described in the book?

The nexus is presented as an operational framework designed to bridge the gap between emergency relief and long-term development goals to prevent protracted displacement cycles.