Description

Post-conflict countries are increasingly recognising the importance of truth commissions to address past atrocities as they provide an environment for promoting justice and accountability while maintaining political stability. They also have the potential to be catalysts for societal reconciliation. However, most truth commissions are designed with little to no consultation with the stakeholders. This dissertation explores the possibilities and realties for participation of different actors at various stages of the design of truth commission and examines the role of leaders in the promotion of societal reconciliation.