Organization: Swiss Peace Foundation
Registration deadline: 29 Feb 2016
Starting date: 04 Apr 2016
Ending date: 08 Apr 2016
Course Topic
Fragile states have become an issue of major concern for the international community. They are least likely to make any substantial progress towards the Millennium Development Goals and are seen as being particularly prone to violent conflict. But what exactly is state fragility? This course focuses on the conceptual, policy and implementation challenges of statebuilding in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. It explores and critically discusses:
– The foundations of states and the construction of social and political legitimacy
– Concepts and definitions of state fragility, war and peacebuilding
– Links between violent conflict, fragility and statebuilding
– The international policy response to fragile and conflict-affected contexts
– Adapted methodologies proposed by international actors for working successfully in fragile contexts
Target Audience
This course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in bridging their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge on fragility, conflict and statebuilding.
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.
How to register:
Application & Fees
Tuition fee: 2'800 CHF
Application: http://academy.swisspeace.ch/courses/fragility-statebuilding/application-fees/application-form/
Travel, food and accommodation costs are not included in the fee and must be covered by the participants.
Contact: Please visit www.swisspeace.ch/courses or contact academy@swisspeace.ch for more information.