Give Peacebuilding a Chance
Summary:This week we look at one of the most complicated and pressing global governance challenges: building peace in post-conflict societies
By Brandon Currie
GV Content Editor
As the website for the International Day of Peace points out, peace is not merely the absence of war. Indeed, as we've seen in Iraq and Afghanistan, post-conflict peacebuilding is often more costly and difficult to execute than the conflict itself. With good governance being such an important part of effective reconstruction, this week the GV News Blog is using International Peace Day as a touchstone for a larger discussion on post-conflict development work.
Check back to the blog for daily updates on the topic, including an interview with John Watson, former CEO of CARE Canada and expert on reconstruction.
To get started:
The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPF) - With a total budget of $275 million, the UNPF is one of the world's largest peacebuilding organizations. Claiming to 'bridge the gap between conflict and recovery' the organization focuses its work on Africa, with flagship projects in Sierra Leone and Burundi.
The Canadian Peacebuilding Network - Detailed information on Canadian events and celebrations surrounding Peace Day, including Ottawa's Extensive Peace Festival (Sept 21-Oct 4) and Montreal's Pacifest.
The United States Institute of Peace - Carries out wide range of peace-related research. Current focus areas include the Afghan insurgency, combatant re-integration and Haitian gang violence as it relates to the UN peacebullding mission there. The site also features two unique peacebuilding toolkits.
GV Content Editor
As the website for the International Day of Peace points out, peace is not merely the absence of war. Indeed, as we've seen in Iraq and Afghanistan, post-conflict peacebuilding is often more costly and difficult to execute than the conflict itself. With good governance being such an important part of effective reconstruction, this week the GV News Blog is using International Peace Day as a touchstone for a larger discussion on post-conflict development work.
Check back to the blog for daily updates on the topic, including an interview with John Watson, former CEO of CARE Canada and expert on reconstruction.
To get started:
The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPF) - With a total budget of $275 million, the UNPF is one of the world's largest peacebuilding organizations. Claiming to 'bridge the gap between conflict and recovery' the organization focuses its work on Africa, with flagship projects in Sierra Leone and Burundi.
The Canadian Peacebuilding Network - Detailed information on Canadian events and celebrations surrounding Peace Day, including Ottawa's Extensive Peace Festival (Sept 21-Oct 4) and Montreal's Pacifest.
The United States Institute of Peace - Carries out wide range of peace-related research. Current focus areas include the Afghan insurgency, combatant re-integration and Haitian gang violence as it relates to the UN peacebullding mission there. The site also features two unique peacebuilding toolkits.
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