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Explore our publications, from research papers and series to educational materials, covering all aspects of conflict transformation and peace promotion.
Team and Organisational Development as a Means for Conflict Prevention and ResolutionHandbook Article
Offers conflict transformation approaches for groups, teams and organisations. The authors identify five levels of cooperation within teams (i.e. the level of individual members, the content level, the interaction level, the procedural level and the level of external relations between the group and its environment) and offer suggestions for addressing conflict within teams at each level. (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Friedrich Glasl, Rudi Ballreich
From Resolution to Transformation: The Role of Dialogue ProjectsHandbook Article
Presents dialogues as the classical means of constructively dealing with conflicts. The author gives an overview of ideal types and identifies the basic elements of most dialogue processes. He discusses dialogue in the context of various other approaches in order to establish criteria for measuring success. (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Norbert Ropers
Conflict Transformation through State ReformHandbook Article
Explores the significance of state reform for transformation of war-torn areas. The author presents three strategic approaches: participatory strategies (i.e. democratisation, strengthening of civil society, dialogue); institution building and institutional reform (i.e. federalisation, decentralisation, constitutional and judicial reform); and security needs (i.e. human rights, human security). (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Günter Bächler
Hawks and Doves: Peacekeeping and Conflict ResolutionHandbook Article
Discusses the dual goal of controlling violence while rebuilding cooperative relationships, which calls for an integration of academic approaches with peacekeeping practice. The authors highlight the relevance of conflict resolution theory for peacekeepers, commenting on areas of application and addressing future peacekeeping needs. (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Wibke Hansen, Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse
The Role of Development Aid in Conflict Transformation: Facilitating Empowerment Processes and Community BuildingHandbook Article
Highlights the role of development assistance for the structural aspects of peacebuilding. Exploring the nexus between participation, empowerment and conflict transformation, the authors critically discuss the potential of common participatory approaches at the community level and their impact for conflict transformation on the local level. (revised for 2004 print edition).
- Year2004
- Author(s)Christine Bigdon, Benedikt Korf
The News Media and the Transformation of Ethnopolitical ConflictsHandbook Article
Presents proposals for reporting on ethnopolitical conflicts in a manner that fosters peace. The author offers a basic model to explain the impact of media, as well as discussing NGO activities and a proposal for reform efforts on the European level. (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Dusan Reljic
Recovering from Violent Conflict: Regeneration and (Re-)Integration as Elements of PeacebuildingHandbook Article
- Year2004
- Author(s)Martina Fischer
Dealing with the Consequences of Organised Violence in Trauma WorkHandbook Article
- Year2004
- Author(s)David Becker
Supporting Justice, Co-Existence and Reconciliation after Armed Conflict: Strategies for Dealing with the PastHandbook Article
- Year2004
- Author(s)Gunnar Theissen
Towards Conflict Transformation and a Just PeaceHandbook Article
Deals with the challenges of linking theory, research and practice, and offers strategies for doing so in all relevant areas of social change. The author argues that the structural sources of conflict have been relatively neglected in conflict analysis and in the design of intervention processes. Until this situation is reversed, it will be difficult to generate stable, peaceful and just relationships. (revised for 2004 print edition)
- Year2004
- Author(s)Kevin Clements