The Perception of Economic Assistance in the Northern Ireland Peace Process: The Impact of IFI and EU Peace I on Equity and Awareness

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2010Author
Byrne, Sean
Irvin, Cynthia
Fissuh, Eyob
Karari, Peter
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Most international donors believe that promoting economic development deescalates
ethnic conflict, thus enhancing the prospects for peace as ethnic communities negotiate
settlements and bridge their political divisions. However, little empirical research has addressed the potential effects of external economic assistance in the rebuilding of those
societies. This study explores the perceptions of a representative sample of Northern Irish
citizens on their awareness of the activities of International Fund for Ireland and the European Peace I fund toward economic development, the perceived equity of its distribution, and its contribution to building peace in Northern Ireland.