http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/itunes.open.ac.uk.1542146692.01542146700 Open University War, Intervention and Development - For iPod/iPhone How can we prevent a country from returning to civil war? When and how should external parties intervene in serious conflicts? This album looks at the decade of violence and destruction that occurred in Sierra Leone in the 1990's. Now that peace has finally come about through the efforts of the international community, it's time to debate whether the root causes of war have been adequately addressed, and what lessons can be learned. 50% of Sierra Leoneans are under 15 and unskilled. Lack of education, poverty and unemployment are still rife and it's this lack of development that gives rise to conflict. Views from all sides are presented, including those of women, disaffected youth, members of the RUF and the new peace-keeping forces, to provide an in-depth analysis of the complexities of the aftermath of a civil war. In the academic perspective, Helen Yanocopulos, Senior Lecturer in International Politics and Development at the Open University provides insight into the educational value of the Sierra Leone case study. This material is taken from the Open University course TU875 War, intervention and development. Social Science Open University no Looking at the civil war that broke out in Sierra Leone in the nineties and the issues surrounding it. Looking at the civil war that broke out in Sierra Leone in the nineties and the issues surrounding it. Looking at the civil war that broke out in Sierra Leone in the nineties and the issues surrounding it. 1548023569 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:31:36 GMT Open University 0:05:47 no Social Science Open University Sierra Leonians' views that corruption and nepotism were some of the reasons for the eruption of the civil war. Sierra Leonians' views that corruption and nepotism were some of the reasons for the eruption of the civil war. Sierra Leonians' views that corruption and nepotism were some of the reasons for the eruption of the civil war. 1548023571 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:30:36 GMT Open University 0:07:52 no Social Science Open University How Nigerian-led ECOMOG's intervention could have been better supported and co-ordinated, and where the UN went wrong. How Nigerian-led ECOMOG's intervention could have been better supported and co-ordinated, and where the UN went wrong. How Nigerian-led ECOMOG's intervention could have been better supported and co-ordinated, and where the UN went wrong. 1553959273 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:29:36 GMT Open University 0:09:51 no Social Science Open University Examines the nature of the military's role in redevelopment and its relationship to civilians. Examines the nature of the military's role in redevelopment and its relationship to civilians. Examines the nature of the military's role in redevelopment and its relationship to civilians. 1548023573 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:28:36 GMT Open University 0:06:58 no Social Science Open University Women were involved in various ways in war, and their roles both as perpetrators and in peace-building should not be under-estimated. Women were involved in various ways in war, and their roles both as perpetrators and in peace-building should not be under-estimated. Women were involved in various ways in war, and their roles both as perpetrators and in peace-building should not be under-estimated. 1553959275 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:27:36 GMT Open University 0:08:58 no Social Science Open University The fate of women and youths since the war ended. The search for jobs, money and food. The fate of women and youths since the war ended. The search for jobs, money and food. The fate of women and youths since the war ended. The search for jobs, money and food. 1548023575 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:26:36 GMT Open University 0:14:21 no Social Science Open University A look at the issues that the people of Sierra Leone face in developing the country post-war. A look at the issues that the people of Sierra Leone face in developing the country post-war. A look at the issues that the people of Sierra Leone face in developing the country post-war. 1548023577 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:25:36 GMT Open University 0:07:03 no Social Science Open University