About Book

This book examines the role of culture in peacebuilding with a focus on Indonesia’s decentralized governance and reconciliation processes. It explores how local traditions, cultural expressions, and indigenous conflict resolution methods contribute to sustainable peace in post-conflict regions. Key Themes: • Decentralization and Local Governance – The impact of shifting power from the central government to local communities in fostering peace. • Cultural Peacebuilding – How local traditions, customary law (adat), and community practices shape reconciliation. • Reconciliation in Indonesia – Case studies from Maluku, Aceh, and other post-conflict regions. • Challenges and Opportunities – The tensions between national policies, local governance, and traditional conflict resolution mechanisms. This book is highly relevant for researchers and practitioners in peacebuilding, governance, and post-conflict reconciliation