Organization: Swiss Peace Foundation
Registration deadline: 28 Feb 2017
Starting date: 03 May 2017
Ending date: 05 May 2017
Conflict prevention – beyond a moral obligation and economic necessity? Learn about practical approaches to the prevention of violent conflicts in this 3-day course offered by swisspeace. We invite you to have a look at this learning opportunity and would look forward to welcoming you at the University of Basel.
Despite increased international pressure and action to prevent violent conflicts and mass atrocities after the shocks of Rwanda and Srebrenica in the 1990s, the number of armed conflicts has increased in recent years. Whilst the wars in Syria, South Sudan or Ukraine differ with respect to the actors, driving factors and dynamics, they all raise the question of how violence and its escalation could have been prevented. The renewed attention to conflict prevention thus comes as no surprise, especially in light of a cost-benefit-perspective: investing in prevention is more sensible than post-conflict reconstruction. This course provides insights into the concept of conflict prevention and explores how it relates to issues such as the prevention of violent extremism and mass atrocities. Based on lessons learnt and best practices, it examines practical tools and methods for applying conflict prevention in your work context.
Target audience
This course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in bridging their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge on conflict prevention and early warning.
A minimum of two years of professional experience in relevant fields and a university degree (minimum BA) or an equivalent educational background are required.
The course will be held with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 participants.
Structure, methodology & faculty
The course consists of preparatory reading and a 3-day on-site training. Course methodologies include expert inputs, peer exchange, case studies, exercises, skills training and self-study.
Certification
Successful participants are awarded a Confirmation of Participation. This course can be taken as one module of the Certificate, Diploma and Master of Advanced Studies in Civilian Peacebuilding programs offered by swisspeace and the University of Basel (2 ECTS).
How to register:
Register online:
http://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/application-forms/application-form-individual-courses-and-trainings.html