The changed nature of conflict and the great challenge of reconstructing violence-ridden societies require a fresh perspective and knowledge on the methods of managing conflicts and building peace. The complex, multidimensional nature of peacebuilding further calls for a re-assessment of the roles played by different actors involved in the process. The re-assessment of roles will facilitate establishment of mechanisms which can be utilized to enhance the role of each actor. In this book, Patrick Maluki and Jane Ndiritu examine the unique position that parliaments hold and the...