Routledge Politics of Reconstruction and Development in Sri Lanka

Gain a deep understanding of the complex peace processes in Sri Lanka with this scholarly work from the Routledge/Edinburgh South Asian Studies Series. This book offers a detailed look at the politics of reconstruction and development, specifically examining the period between 2002 and 2006. It focuses on the ceasefire negotiated between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Through extensive empirical fieldwork, the text provides an ethnographic account of this specific historical era. Readers will learn how development was shaped by cooperation and various external factors during this time. This book serves as an important resource for those studying South Asian history, conflict resolution, and the social changes driven by transnational commitments. It provides the context needed to understand how peace efforts and development goals functioned on the ground during a significant period of Sri Lankan history.