Colombia Peace and Stability in the Post-Conflict Era [Paperback]

This report from the CSIS Americas Program provides a detailed look at the challenges the Colombian government confronts as it moves from providing security to developing rural areas that were previously conflict zones.This report from the CSIS Americas Program provides a detailed look at the challenges the Colombian government confronts as it moves from providing security to developing rural areas that were previously conflict zones. In particular, the report examines such issues as remaining security needs; land tenure; needed infrastructure improvements; and better governance. In addition, the report offers recommendations on how the Colombian government can move forward in consolidating gains in its countrysideand how the United States can help.Carl Meacham is director of the Americas Program at CSIS. Douglas Farah is a senior associate of the Americas Program at CSIS and president of IBI Consultants, LLC.Robert D. Lamb is a senior fellow and director of the Program on Crisis, Conflict, and Cooperation at CSIS.