International Alert deserves credit for looking closely at the peacebuilding potential of the *domestic* private sector. In line with the 2005 sector strategy of the German Ministry for Economic Development, this publication shows why business is often motivated to contribute to peacebuilding. There are numerous practical examples in how the private sector in conflict-affected societies can set the agenda for peace and facilitate contacts between opposed conflict parties.
It will be interesting to see how this research will feed into program and policy recommendations - as well as how MNCs can tap into the incredibly rich local knowledge of the domestic private sector.
Update: All documents and transcripts from the conference.
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