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Peacebuilding in practice

To support the work of policy-makers and practitioners, NOREF produces resources and organizes events on the development of thinking and practice in the field of peacebuilding. NOREF also facilitates information-sharing and coordination among Norwegian actors in particular areas of peacebuilding practice, such as on the management of civilian capacities for international deployment.

Non-conventional armed violence and non-state actors: challenges for mediation and humanitarian action: Ivan Briscoe 29 May 2013
The hybrid character of both armed violence and conflict stands at the heart of current global security concerns. But the specific challenges posed by armed violence i... more
Peace processes and international law: Federico Andreu-Guzmán 22 May 2013
No political solution to internal armed conflict that seeks to secure lasting peace can be based on impunity for crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes; the... more
Conflict financing: what’s wrong with war economies?: Mark B. Taylor 21 May 2013
International responses to the economic dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding have been hampered by a confusion of approaches and the complexity of the realities of... more
The political economy of transitions: analysis for change. Executive summary: 26 March 2013
UNDP Oslo Governance Centre (OGC) and the Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF) jointly organised a conference on the political economy of democratic transit... more
The political economy of transitions: analysis for change: 27 March 2013
UNDP Oslo Governance Centre (OGC) and the Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF) jointly organised a conference on the political economy of democratic transit... more
Is there a preventive action renaissance? The policy and practice of preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention: Robert Muggah , Natasha White 28 February 2013
Preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention are intended to stop armed conflicts before they escalate. This report considers historical trends, emerging opportunities... more
The UN Mission in South Sudan and its civilian protection strategy: an early assessment: Jort Hemmer 8 February 2013
Eighteen months on from the formation of the UN Mission to the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS), this policy brief looks into the mission and its performance to date.... more
The BRICS and international peacebuilding and statebuilding: Oliver Richmond , Ioannis Tellidis 1 February 2013
The emergence of the BRICS has generated a renewed debate about peacebuilding and donor activity. This has slowly influenced the aims, norms and practices of internati... more