Publication

This paper argues that the scale of the current internally displaced persons (IDP) crisis in Pakistan is a function of failed military policies that have enabled militancy to spread for several years. It offers recommendations to both the Pakistani government and the international community on how to deal with the crisis. It argues that the elected federal government must be the focal point of reconstruction and ensure local community participation in identifying priorities, implementing projects and maintaining accountability. The IDP crisis, the report concludes, ultimately presents an opportunity to reinforce moderate secular voices.