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Libraries As Channels For Disseminating Information And Educating Communities For The Resolution Of Conflicts And Promotion Of Peace In Africa, Oluwaseun Ireti Obasola
Libraries As Channels For Disseminating Information And Educating Communities For The Resolution Of Conflicts And Promotion Of Peace In Africa, Oluwaseun Ireti Obasola
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The aim of this paper is to present a model that can be adopted to enhance the role of libraries in the resolution of conflicts and promotion of peace for the establishment and sustenance of democracy in Africa in a sustainable manner. The paper highlights the devastating effects of conflicts between 1990 and 2007 with Africa having the highest percentage of 80% per square area.
To assess and understand the roles of Libraries in peace and conflict resolution, related studies /papers were reviewed. The review revealed that the Libraries are repositories of current and relevant resources that are required for …