This document outlines the recommendations from civil society on maximizing peacebuilding results on fulfilling New Deal commitments.

The role of leadership in building sustainable peace remains little understood. We cannot research this unless we clarify our understanding of conflict transformation, peacebuilding and leadership. This working paper provides a summary introduction to some key concepts and perspectives on leadership - and on followership.

This report summarizes the civil society workshop on peacebuilding, statebuilding and engagement with the International Dialogue in Nairobi 28-30 March 2012.

Now available in Arabic! This handbook is the 'how to guide' for constitution-makers around the world. Over 120 practitioners and experts with invaluable first hand field experience have been involved in the drafting. Over 100 case studies fed into the process. The book does not focus on just one area of constitution-making but takes a […]

The recommendations called Strategic Lines of Action for Youth Violence Prevention in Costa Rica, 2012-2014 are designed to promote a comprehensive approach to youth violence prevention. With a primary focus on prevention, the proposals seek to reduce risk factors, encourage community participation and foster dialogue. They will also promote alternatives to violence such as education, […]

This is one in a series of working papers on ‘leadership for peace’. While there is a vast literature on ‘leadership’ and a growing literature on conflict transformation and peacebuilding, with few exceptions ‘leadership’ has not figured prominently as an important factor in building sustainable peace. Even if the topic did get our interest, its […]