The volatile and uncertain nature of peace processes means that traditional, sequential monitoring and evaluation techniques often do not fully capture sudden escalations or unforeseen political and social changes in conflict-affected areas. Outcome Harvesting is an inclusive approach to monitoring and evaluation designed for programmes operating in unpredictable, fast-changing environments. This paper delves into the Outcome Harvesting process and presents insights and lessons gained from Conciliation Resources’ experience of using it.

Efforts to strengthen gender equality increasingly face resistance globally and the women, peace and security (WPS) agenda has not significantly advanced despite almost 25 years of policy focus. In investigating how to strengthen WPS practice and inform our gender-responsive peacemaking, Conciliation Resources has worked closely with our partners Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Integral Knowledge Asia to support research in three conflict-affected regions: Aceh and Maluku in Indonesia and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Together we looked at how ideas of masculinity, both prior to, during, and after armed conflict, influence the power and place of women in post-conflict societies.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the prevalent interpersonal and intergroup violence in Hela Province, in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, showcasing its devastating impact including displacement, physical injuries, and pervasive fear. Rather than relying solely on reactive measures, it advocates for addressing the root causes of violence by understanding local perspectives on peace and justice.

In 2022 our partners, the Pacific Centre for Peacebuilding, carried out research in three informal settlements in Fiji's Greater Suva Area. The research explored the relationship between urbanisation, climate change and peace and security in the Maravu, Nanuku and Qauia settlements. While progress is being made to support rural climate-impacted communities in need of relocation, informal settlements - often vulnerable to climate change with more complex needs and issues - should also be supported. The findings show that much more needs to be done to better understand the particular dynamics in informal settlements, and how to engage with them effectively on climate adaptation or relocation measures.