Human Security and Sustainable Development in East Africa

Cover
Endorsement
Half Title
Series Information
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Contributors
Acronyms
Illustrations
Foreword
Acknowledgments
1 Introduction: Human Security and Sustainable Development in East Africa
Introduction
Linking Environment, Development, Peace, and Security
Context Matters: Situating the Book in the East African Context
Social, Economic, Political, and Environmental Factors Contributing to Human (In)security in East Africa
Geopolitics
Climate Change in East Africa
Food-water-energy-land Nexus in East Africa
Natural Resource Use Conflicts in East Africa
Hazards and Disasters in East Africa
Internal Displacement in East Africa
Refugeeism in East Africa
Disease Burden in East Africa
Organization of the Book
Summary and Conclusion
Notes
References
2 Human Security
Introduction
Security: A Debated and Continuously Evolving Concept
Human Security: Towards a Working Definition of Human Security
Dimensions of Human Security
Human Security Conceptual Framework
Conclusion
Note
References
3 Securitization Versus Human Security: An Ontological Argument
Introduction
Contextualizing the Debate
How Securitization Is Sustained in the Modern State
The Instrumentality of Human Security in Africa
Exploring Possibilities of a Comprehensive Approach
Conclusion: Theoretical Refinement
References
4 Interrogating the Role of Human Security and Human Development in Transforming Refugees Livelihoods in Kenya and Uganda
Introduction
Human Security and Human Development Concepts
Human Security
Human Development
Protracted Refugees as a Human Security Issue
The Case of Somali Refugees in Kenya and Uganda
The Potential for Human Development as a Human Security Remedy in Refugee Situations
Conclusion and Recommendations
Notes
References
5 Elusive Peace and Conflict Resolution in South Sudan: A Human Security Alternative Approach
Introduction
Challenges of State-Centric Security Model
State-centric Model as a Challenge in South Sudan Peacebuilding
Applying a Human Security Model in South Sudan
Conclusion
References
6 Conflicting Identities and Insecurities?: Uncertainties About Land Rights in Tanzania and Ethiopia
Introduction
Literature Review
African Land Reforms – the Legitimacy Question
End of Polarity and De-Facto Global Economy
International Law and Power Politics
Conceptual Framework
Methods
Study Area, Data, and Analysis
Case Analysis and Discussion
Case 1: The Gambella Incident
Case 2: The Nyamuma Ordeal
Case Remarks
The Fate of the Indigenous
Conclusion and Recommendations
References
7 Economic Perspectives to Human Security in Rwanda
Introduction
Conceptual Framework
Economic Perspective On Human Security in Rwanda
Economic Security
Employment for Economic Security
Food Security
Rwandan Citizens at the Junction of Both Poverty and Food Insecurity
Health Security
Cross-cutting Issues
Land Tenure Registration and Security of Tenure
Gender Equality, Equity, and Human Security
Discussion and Conclusion
References
8 Human Security Implications of Aflatoxins in East Africa
Introduction
Conceptual Framework
Case Analysis
Impact(s) of Aflatoxins On Food Security, Health Security, and Economic Security in East Africa
Aflatoxin and Food Security
Aflatoxin and Health Security
Aflatoxins and Economic Security
Control And/or Prevention of the Aflatoxin Human Security Problem
Conclusion and Recommendations
References
9 The Governance Dimensions of Environmental Security in 21st-Century Eastern Africa: A Review
Introduction
The Governance-Environmental Security Nexus: An Analytical Framework
Environmental Management in East Africa: Sub-Regional and Country-Specific Structures, Actors, and Processes
Emergent Environmental Security Issues and the Centrality of Governance
Conclusion and Recommendations
References
10 Impact of Climate Resilient Rural Road Transport On Human Security in Kenya
Introduction
Literature Review and Conceptual Framework
Rural Road Transport and Climate Change
Conceptualizing Human Security
Impact of Climate Resilient Rural Road Transport in Kenya
Effect of Climate Change On Rural Roads
Poverty Reduction and Livelihood Improvement
Conclusion and Policy Implications
References
11 Climate Change, Food Security, and the Challenge of Sustainable Development in East Africa
Introduction
Anthropogenic Climate Change in East Africa
Climate Change and Food Security in East Africa
Vulnerability of East Africa to Climate Change
Place of Human Rights and Human Security
Food Security in East Africa
Linking Climate Change to Food Security: A Conceptual Framework
Literature Gaps in Climate Change and Human Security Studies
Discussions
The Role of Adaptation in Addressing Climate Change Threats to Human Security
The Role of Environment
Adaptation for Food Security
The Way Forward: Need for Paradigm Change
References
12 Housing and Human Security in Kampala, Uganda
Introduction
Housing as Human Security
Housing Vulnerability in Kampala
Urban Sprawl
Urban Sprawl Definitions
Leapfrog Or Scattered Development
Commercial Strip Development
Low-density
Single-use Development
Poor Accessibility (Or Automobile Dominance)
Lack of Public Open Space
Type and Typology
Housing Classification Criteria
Strategies for Housing Densification
Conclusions and Recommendations
Notes
References
13 Exploring the Urbanization-Migration Nexus in Nairobi City, Kenya: A Human Security Analysis
Introduction
Problem Statement
Study Objectives
Features of the City Linked to Migration Processes
A Theoretical Framework Interconnecting Urbanization-Migration Nexus and Human Security
Conceptual Framework Linking Urbanization Migration Nexus and Human Security
Research Gaps
Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
Methodology
Case Analysis and Discussion
Analysis of Reported National and Nairobi County Insecurity Cases, 2015–2018
Conclusion: Policy Issues and Future Research Recommendations
References
Index