An Evaluation of the Angolan Government Strategies in the Resolution of the Internal Armed Conflict (1992-2002)

Abstract

An evaluation of the Angolan Government Strategies in the Resolution of the Internal Armed Conflict, although research has been done showing that the conflict in Africa in general and in Sub-Sahara region, and in Angola particular has caused harm to the Angolan population and the international humanitarian intervention was necessary to minimize the conflict negative effects, although it was not sufficient to stop the calamity that decimate thousands of Angolans. The main objective for the call was intended to awaken international community to the danger that African countries and its Sub-regions were undergoing so that they could help to find resolutions for peace agreements for this region in particular and for Africa as a whole.

This work is not only breaking the ground but save to bridge to the gap between what others researchers had coved and recent challenge that are bedevilling the conflict in African countries in general and in Angola in particular. The study however gives an emphasis, open new ways and increase the value for further researches that wish to venture on this field of study. This study is resumed in a dialogue between the researcher, the participants and other stakeholders whose contribution was relevant for the success of this research. Qualitative was the methodology approach. It is an attempt to understand the perception and perspectives of the various key players and all other stakeholders. Is believed that the participants have the idea of how important their suggestions so that the decision makers bring up mechanisms and policies that can benefit the suffered communities.

The data collection devices were important though there were advantages and disadvantages. In this study the researcher used questionnaire, interviews, and observation analysis. In undertaking this study, the researcher encounters challenges mainly with the governmental institutions and officials who have kept the important information. Participants were chosen using the random sampling approach. The samples were appropriate for the purpose of the study and met the desired outcome. Interviews were important by generating empirical data.

This research came to add value to the body of knowledge on the topic and to bridge the existing gape on the field of study. The practical and theoretical applications, findings and implications can be useful for future researches.