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Adrian Bergmann
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On the eve of the inauguration of El Salvador’s new government on June 1, 2009, a communique appeared, emanating from the country’s two largest gangs. Totaling seven very well written pages, the communique is entitled «We are human beings with very…
June 14, 2009
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Two former British colonies, one formerly «the rice bowl of Asia», another formerly «the breadbasket of Africa», Myanmar and Zimbabwe are today among the most destitute and isolated countries in the world. Time for a new approach? Narrowing Minds T…
May 26, 2009

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Associated with TRANSCEND - A Network for Peace and Development (globally) and the Center for Societal Promotion of Working Children and Youth «Las Hormiguitas» (Nicaragua).

Master of Arts with Merit in Peace and Reconciliation Studies, Coventry University.
Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
Central America and Mexico
Palestine
Scandinavia
What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
Peace and conflict worker
How many years professional experience do you have ?
6-10
What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?
Conflict Transformation Perspectives on Gangs in Central America
Dealing with Conflicts in Post-War Central America
Frameworks for Peace Building in Central America

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We are all builders of peace: A constructive approach to gangs

On the eve of the inauguration of El Salvador’s new government on June 1, 2009, a communique appeared, emanating from the country’s two largest gangs. Totaling seven very well written pages, the communique is entitled «We are human beings with very pronounced faults and potentials that are generally ignored». Word up!

The letter was sent on behalf of thousands of Salvadoran gang members, commonly albeit mistakingly singled out for the bulk of crimes committed in the country, including on… Continue

Posted on June 14, 2009 at 9:00pm —

Adrian Bergmann

The Autistic Tale of Pariah States

Two former British colonies, one formerly «the rice bowl of Asia», another formerly «the breadbasket of Africa», Myanmar and Zimbabwe are today among the most destitute and isolated countries in the world. Time for a new approach?

Narrowing Minds
The recent histories of Myanmar (the UN-recognized name) and Zimbabwe are heartbreaking testimonies to human inadequacy in dealing with conflict, subsequently producing vicious spirals of misery. As John Virgoe of the International Crisis… Continue

Posted on May 26, 2009 at 6:00am —

Adrian Bergmann

Cómo evitar el hambre en Nicaragua

No es ni tan complicado. Algo supieron los países que hoy día son ricos, décadas y centenarios atrás. Son esos aprendizajes los que ahora se les están prohibiendo poner en práctica a los países pobres. Se está prohibiendo que ellos hagan lo mismo que los ricos hacían desde antes.

Cómo hacerse rico
Cuando se hicieron ricos Estados Unidos, España, Francia, Holanda, Inglaterra, Italia, etc., no habían «mercados libres». Al contrario, ellos solían implementar amplios programas de prot… Continue

Posted on April 18, 2009 at 6:00am —

Adrian Bergmann

Con los ojos abiertos: El Archipiélago de San Andrés

Entre miles mares de palabras, muchas veces, lo más importante es lo que nunca se menciona. ¿Quién (no) dijo «sanandresano, ¿qué piensas tú?»?

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Hace unos 76 años, en el año 1933, Dinamarca y Noruega llevaron sus reclamos por la soberanía sobre Groenlandia delante de la entonces Corte Permanente de Justicia Internacional. Parece que en la disputa sobre la isla más grande del mundo, se olvidaron de algún detalle, aquellos colonizadores da… Continue

Posted on April 18, 2009 at 6:00am —

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