http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/authors/4355/rick-bartoldus Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:42 -0400 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:42 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1601/vision-to-product-inconsistencies-in-theories-used-in-failed-peacebuilding-programs By Rick Bartoldus - This paper identifies and provides an initial analysis of the problem of mismatched theories in peacebuilding programs. This problem occurs when a project is developed by a group that subscribes to one theory of peacebuilding, but is then executed by a group that subscribes to a different theory. A single case study is chosen in order to analyze both the occurrence of the problem and its effects. The Afghan Civilian Assistance Program (ACAP) follows the simple formula of finding Afghan civilians adversely affected by conflict and offering assistance in order to help them rebuild their lives. The... Tue, 31 Dec 2013 12:00 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1601/vision-to-product-inconsistencies-in-theories-used-in-failed-peacebuilding-programs