Business and trade

Vulnerability of border communities: Are we protecting them enough?

Dec 2005
This article by Mariama Conteh of Conciliation Resources argues that communities living along state borders in the Mano River Union countries have a spirit of peaceful co-existence which needs to be embraced and protected.

Peace, security and development update: Strengthening citizens’ security

Aug 2008
This edition of of the security-focussed publication looks at the successes and challenges of Conciliation Resources and its partners when carrying out their peace and security work in Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone, the conflict and the world

Jun 2001
How has the international community's focus on Sierra Leone really affected its people? This speech by Dr Dennis Bright, given at the Conflict, Development and Peace Network Conference, explores the positive and negative impacts.

Resources, primary industry and conflict in Sierra Leone

Oct 1997
Conflicts and power in Sierra Leone are intertwined with the control of its natural resources. This article, produced by Conciliation Resources, looks at the trade of the most precious of these: diamonds.

Nigerian intervention in Sierra Leone

Oct 1997
How likely is it that General Sani Abacha of Nigeria will lead a military offensive against the junta in Sierra Leone? This article from Conciliation Resources explores this and other topical questions related to Nigerian politics.

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.

Jammu and Kashmir: Trade across the Line of Control: Discussion papers

Dec 2010
Local Kashmiri authors offer their invaluable insights into the practical achievements and challenges of trade across the Line of Control in this unique publication from Conciliation Resources.

Intra Kashmir trade: Policy brief

Jan 2011
Trade across the Line of Control has brought trust building and economic advantages to Kashmir. However, as this policy brief from Conciliation Resources (and partners) explains, there are still obstacles to overcome.

The business of peace: ‘Tiny’ Rowland, financial incentives and the Mozambican settlement

The Mozambican peace process in perspective 
Jan 1998
Alex Vines describes how the chief executive of the UK-based multi-national, Lonrho, Tiny Rowlands, having paid protection payments since the early stages of the war, came to influence Renamo’s and regional leaders’ engagement in the peace process.

Mozambique

An estimated 1 million Mozambicans died during the 16–year civil war that finally ended in October 1992 with the General Peace Agreement signed in Rome. Politically stable for over a decade despite extreme poverty and social dislocation, the country’s peace negotiations and the lasting agreements that were reached deserve close study.

Accord 3 looks at the diverse initiatives that brought the parties to a negotiated settlement of the conflict, and illustrates the impact of changing regional and international dynamics on Mozambique.

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