With the number of violent conflicts increasing, there is a worldwide need to respond more effectively. We are leading a global consortium to improve how to build peace in fragile and conflict-affected states.
Dialogue and mediation are proven to be effective in preventing and resolving conflicts, which are often complex, political and frequently-changing. But there is more to be done to understand how these approaches can adapt – responding quickly to changing politics and overcoming obstacles that block progress.
This project is funded with UK aid from the UK government.
Smart Peace is a global initiative which combines the expertise of consortium members to address the challenges of building peace – focusing on the Central African Republic, Nigeria and Myanmar. This work combines peacebuilding techniques, conflict analysis, rigorous evaluation and behavioural insights. The resulting lessons will help communities, international organisations and governments to implement peace strategies with greater confidence.
