Building Peace: Practical Reflections from the Field - Softcover

Zelizer, Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565492862 ISBN 13: 9781565492868

Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2009

Synopsis

Even though international peacebuilding has rapidly expanded in the last two decades to respond to more multi-faceted and complex conflicts, the field has lagged behind in documenting the impact and success of projects. To help address this gap, the Alliance for Peacebuilding, one of the leading networks in the field, has brought together 13 stories of innovative peacebuilding practices from around the world in ""Peacebuilding"". While the projects covered are diverse in nature, together they demonstrate the significant impact of peacebuilding work. Contributors created new institutions to prevent and manage conflicts at the local or national levels, helped restore relationships in conflict-affected communities, and empowered citizens to work for positive change in their societies across ethnic, religious, and political divides. It's clear that there is no quick fix for violence but this volume will go a long way in providing inspiration and practical tools for policymakers, academics and practitioners who seek to make significant and valuable contributions towards achieving peace.

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About the Author

Craig Zelizer is the Associate Director of the Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution Program within the Department of Government at Georgetown University and a Senior Partner with the Alliance for Conflict Transformation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565492862
• ISBN 13: 9781565492868
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320