Liberia

Crossing boundaries: Sub-regional conference on civil society and security sector cooperation: Summary report with statement of recommendations

May 2008

Security policymakers and community representatives from the Mano River Union made joint recommendations for improving cooperation at a conference in Sierra Leone. This report by Conciliation Resources summarises the discussions.

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Crossing boundaries: Sub-regional conference on civil society and security sector cooperation: Conference report

May 2008

This report by Conciliation Resources highlights the main points arising from a conference about security and civil society within the Mano River Union countries.

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CCTS: Presentation by Michael Hammer

Jan 2006

Michael Hammer of Conciliation Resources emphasises in this presentation about peace monitoring, 'the work of actually building peace is being done, and needs to be done, by Sierra Leoneans, Liberians, Guineans and Ivorians themselves.

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Building mechanisms for conflict resolution in south-east Sierra Leone: The Sulima Fishing Community Development Project

Nov 1999

This paper by John Massaquoi of the Sulima Fishing Community Development Project in Sierra Leone introduces some exciting local conflict resolution methods which are proving to be very successful.

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Supporting local capacities for handling violent conflict: A role for international NGOs?

Although well-meaning, international non-governmental organisations can do more harm than good. In his article, Andy Carl of Conciliation Resources describes the pitfalls to be avoided.

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Standing united for peace: The EU in coordinated third-party support to peace processes

Dec 2010

How can the European Union best use its unique position to help end armed conflicts? Canan Gündüz of International Alert and Kristian Herbolzheimer of Conciliation Resources explain in this report.

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Increasing government accountability in zones of conflict through public participation in policy making: Workshop report

Mar 2010

Governments must hold conversations with society. This report by Conciliation Resources presents workshop findings and further discussions on the subject.