International literature review of approaches to state support for peace processes

The project comprises an international, interdisciplinary network of experts from University of Melbourne and from across Africa and Europe.

Overview

The literature review was commissioned by the Development Policy Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The report explores how Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have approached supporting peace processes. It aims to identify concrete steps for Australia to consider in enhancing its approach to supporting peace and stability, including improving its capacity to support peace processes through whole of government approaches. The report was prepared by researchers at the University of Melbourne led by Professor John Langmore, Dr Tania Miletic, Dr Aran Martin and Mr Nathan Shea, and includes chapters from experts around the world who have advised on the work of their countries.

Outcomes / activities

Launched by Ms Frances Adamson, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 7 June 2017, State Support for Peace Processes: A Multi-Country Review was produced as part of the project and commissioned by the Development Policy Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Sponsors

Development Policy Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Research partners

Selected chapters in this report were authored by invited contributors including, alphabetically:

Jay Benson
Researcher, One Earth Future Foundation, Bloomfield, Colorado, US
Kevin Clements
Director, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago, New Zealand
Teresa Dumasy
Head of Policy and Learning, Conciliation Resources, London, UK
Geoff Harris
Professor, International Centre for Nonviolence, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Michele Law
Co-founder, Cerno Solutions, London UK
Ciaran O’Toole
Pacific Programme Director, Conciliation Resources, London, UK
Rachel Rafferty
Doctoral Candidate, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago, New Zealand

Project team

Professor John Langmore
Dr Tania Miletic
Dr Aran Martin
Dr Nathan Shea

Contact

Professor John Langmore