08/2011
We are pleased to announce the publication of our book “The Non-Linearity of Peace Processes – Theory and Practice of Systemic Conflict Transformation“ edited by Daniela Körppen, Norbert Ropers and Hans J. Giessmann.
This is the first comprehensive volume analysing the value added by integrating systemic thinking into peacebuilding theory and practice. The aim of this book is to link the most recent debates in the peacebuilding field, e.g. on liberal peace, on the non-linearity of conflict dynamics and on bridging the attribution gap, with various systemic discourses, discussing the extent to which systemic thinking and methods are helpful to further develop existing approaches to conflict transformation.
Against the background of different case studies, practitioners and scholars frame their various understandings of systemic thinking and present a great variety of systemic concepts, such as systems theory, systemic action research and constellation work.
Details:
Daniela Körppen, Norbert Ropers and Hans J. Giessmann (Eds): The Non-Linearity of Peace Processes -Theory and Practice of Systemic Conflict Transformation, Barbara Budrich Publishers, Opladen / Farmington Hill 2011, 273 pp. ISBN 978-3-86649-406-0
For ordering the book please visit the publisher’s website.
07/2011
The GIZ PADEP programme we have been part of since 2007 is closing after ten years of activities in Bolivia. Berghof Peace Support, in partnership with COMO and GOPA, has been implementing the component of constructive conflict transformation. We would now like to share our approaches and lessons from one specific part of our work, namely supporting PADEP (and eventually others in the German Cooperation) in implementing conflict sensitiviy. Please access the spanish language documents here.
05/2011
Commissioned on behalf of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Oliver Wils and Antje Herrberg have conducted an evaluation of the Standby Team of Mediation Experts of the Mediation Support Unit (MSU).
The Standby Team of Mediation Experts of the Mediation Support Unit (MSU) of the UN Department of Political Affairs, established in 2008, is a specialized resource that can be rapidly deployed on a temporary basis into the field to provide technical advice to UN officials and others leading mediation and conflict prevention efforts
02/2011
We are pleased to announce the release of the workshop report Mediating Peace with Proscribed Armed Groups, which summarises discussions and recommendations from a policy workshop held in Brussels in October 2010. Co-organised by Berghof Peace Support and Conciliation Resources with funding from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, the aim of this workshop was to initiate a debate about the direct and indirect implications of EU counter-terrorism legislation on peace processes with non-state armed groups, and to identify possible steps forward in order to mitigate the counter-productive impact of blacklisting on conflict resolution and to enhance the EU’s mediation capacity. The workshop was attended by high-level EU officials, mediators and civil society experts. BCR was represented by Véronique Dudouet who compiled this report together with a team from Conciliation Resources.
12/2010
International law continues to have serious implications for resistance and liberation groups. With regard to their perceived internal and external legitimacy, international law plays a crucial role in justifying activities of those movements as well as by giving reason to counter reactions by state authorities. This document provides a compilation of legal sources addressing aspects of resistance and liberation movements in public international law.
12/2010
This document Resistance and Liberation Movements – A Mapping of Legal Aspects gives an overview about aspects in public international law regarding resistance and liberation movements. The primarily objective of this research paper is to capture the current status of debate by mapping general topics and indicate relevant sub-questions. Initially, this mapping served as a resource for a seminar on legal matters of resistance and liberation movements held by the Berghof Peace Support in October 2010.
12/2010
This new briefing paper EU Terrorist Listing gives an overview about EU listing and de-listing procedures. The objective of this compilation is to explain the current modus operandi, without arguing against or for its legal pitfalls. Methodically, the paper describes normative rules of EU regulations and decisions. Cases of European jurisdiction are also partly addressed.
10/2010
Luxshi Vimalarajah and R. Cheran offer in their recent paper an in-depth analysis of the current trends in Tamil Diaspora politics and provide policy recommendations to the Tamil Diaspora activists and to the policy circles in the host countries Empowering Diasporas: The Dynamics of Post-war Transnational Tamil Politics.
This paper can be ordered as hard copy: 5,00 € + postage
09/2010
Engagement trough Dialogue – Translation of the Workshop report of an Abkhazian-Georgian encounter in Chisinau and Tiraspol, 24 – 29 May 2010 ДОКЛАД ЦВЕТНЫМИ КАРАНДАШАМИ №3
08/2010
The paper will re-visit Comprehensive Peace Agreement provisions and current developments, in that the South has benefited from implementation in practical de facto autonomy whereas measures for the transitional areas (Southern Kordofan, Blue Nile and Abyei) and national-level reform are well behind. A Bitter Harvest and Grounds for Reform: The Nuba Mountains, Conflicted Land and Transitional Sudan
07/2010
Background paper on Peace Mediation and Listed Terrorist Organizations: Challenges for Peacebuilding. Some thoughts based on the experience of the Berghof Institutions.
07/2010
An Introduction to the Work Programme “Strengthening Support Structures for Peace Negotiation, Mediation and Dialogue” which aims at understanding and assisting peace support structures through a process of reflection and capacity building.
07/2010
Engagement trough Dialogue – Workshop report of an Abkhazian-Georgian encounter in Chisinau and Tiraspol, 24 – 29 May 2010 “Coloured Pencil Workshop Report No. 3”
06/2010
United States Institute of Peace Report “Mediating Peace with Proscribed Armed Groups” by Véronique Dudouet on a workshop regarding modes of engagement with proscribed armed groups, which took place on 27 October 2009 in Washington D.C..
