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Flip-flop rebel, dollar soldier; Demobilisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (2007)
Journal Article
Marriage, Z. (2007). Flip-flop rebel, dollar soldier; Demobilisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Conflict, Security & Development, 7(2), https://doi.org/10.1080/14678800701333085

The wars in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have seen the recruitment of flip-flop clad rebels and instability arising because soldiers have not received their salary of a few dollars. Conversely, demobilisation programmes, which bring promise... Read More about Flip-flop rebel, dollar soldier; Demobilisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Dialogues No.3: Fragile States (2007)
Preprint / Working Paper
Marriage, Z. Dialogues No.3: Fragile States. London

The term ‘fragile’, as opposed to ‘rogue’, implies weakness and the need for assistance. It suggests that a
humanitarian intervention might be appropriate for an abused or neglected population.
But what are humanitarian NGOs’ responsibilities?
Sho... Read More about Dialogues No.3: Fragile States.

From national security to human security — less of the same in Congo? (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Marriage, Z. (2007, November). From national security to human security — less of the same in Congo?. Presented at From Conflict to Regional Stability – Linking Security and Development, Madrid

With the end of the Cold War came shifts in the way that security was perceived and pursued. The failing favour of the nation state provided space for the concept of human security and with it a plethora of associated security actors. Human security... Read More about From national security to human security — less of the same in Congo?.

Divorced, separated and widowed female workers in rural Mozambique (2007)
Preprint / Working Paper
Sender, J., & Oya, C. Divorced, separated and widowed female workers in rural Mozambique. London

Compared to other rural women, a high proportion of female wageworkers in rural Mozambique are divorced, separated or widowed. The paper explores the factors underlying this difference and establishes a significant relationship between labor market p... Read More about Divorced, separated and widowed female workers in rural Mozambique.

Economía Política del Desarrollo en África (2007)
Book
Oya, C., Santamaría, A., Sender, J., Cramer, C., Lawrence, P., Lahiff, E. P., Weeks, J., & Bidaurratzaga, E. (2007). C. Oya, & A. Santamaría (Eds.). Economía Política del Desarrollo en África. Ediciones Akal