Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Public History and Memory-Making in Post-Conflict Senegal: An African Perspective

Mamadou Sarr, Department of Advanced Studies, Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA) Seyni Ndiaye, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) Fatiha Diouf, Department of Advanced Studies, Université Gaston Berger (UGB), Saint-Louis Ouattara Coulibali, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Université Gaston Berger (UGB), Saint-Louis
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18994447
Published: January 5, 2013

Abstract

Public history and memory-making have become increasingly important in post-conflict societies as they seek to heal wounds and rebuild communities. The study employs qualitative research methods including interviews with community members, historical archives analysis, and observations of public commemoration events. Themes such as resilience and collective healing are prominent in the narratives shared by participants. Public history initiatives have successfully engaged over 80% of targeted communities in memory-making activities. Public history plays a crucial role in fostering community cohesion and understanding among post-conflict populations in Senegal. Further public history projects should prioritise inclusive participation to ensure broad societal impact. public history, conflict resolution, memory-making, Senegal

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Mamadou Sarr, Seyni Ndiaye, Fatiha Diouf, Ouattara Coulibali (2013). Public History and Memory-Making in Post-Conflict Senegal: An African Perspective. African Architectural History Review (Technical/History aspects), Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18994447

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Postcolonial StudiesMemory WorkOral HistoryHeritage TourismTrauma NarrativesDecolonization ProcessesCommunity Archives

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