The publication by International Alert defines peacebuilding as broad as its cause: violent conflict is the manifestation of a profound breakdown within a society. "Peacebuilding therefore needs to be a comprehensive transformative process: it is not an adjunct to economic growth, but rather the function of economic growth in conflict contexts." (p78)

Clearly the meta-analysis approach to conflict (Mari Fitzduff) has arrived.

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.

Technology and Conflict Transformation

"Do no harm" - The guideline of Mary Anderson has proven to be necessary countless times. When aid is fed into conflict zones it is often ineffective or can even exacerbate the conflict, e.g. through regional or unequal distribution. And whenever business gets involved with conflict settings, they have to be very careful not to fuel existing regional or intrastate conflict.

Seminal research by Jane Nelson, 2000.

 (the idea as of 2006... maybe it's about time to get cracking again?)

Comm Unity is a group effort.

We link to official and less official sites from all sectors of the community. This community comments on issues regarding partnerships for peace and environment - we like to call it "Mitwelt", not "Umwelt" - is there a term in English? Gaia might be a bit abstract or even esoteric? Anyway, we look at both peace and environment how business relates to these.