Organization: Swiss Peace Foundation
Registration deadline: 28 Feb 2017
Starting date: 03 May 2017
Ending date: 05 May 2017
Prevent violent conflicts - easier said than done. Learn about possible avenues to prevent armed violence.
Course topic
Ever since UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali issued his Agenda for Peace in 1992, the prevention of violent conflict and the early detection of tensions have been a core topic in the international peacebuilding discourse. The 1994 Rwanda genocide, in particular, gave prevention efforts a boost, as it once more revealed the need to develop robust conflict prevention schemes. Although the international community acknowledges its moral obligation to prevent violent conflicts and the cost-benefit perspective shows that investing in prevention makes much more sense than providing cure in the aftermath of war, conflict prevention still remains in its infancy. This course explores and critically discusses:
- Theoretical reflections on the understanding of conflict prevention
- Current implementation efforts
- Possible avenues to enhance conflict prevention and early warning
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.
Leading international scholars and experienced practitioners facilitate this program.
Faculty List 2014
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