Post Conflict

Violent conflict is a grave concern in today’s world. Although there appear to be fewer wars between countries there are more outbreaks of armed violence within countries. CID acknowledges that these are due to many factors, some internal to the country and others caused by external matters such as gross inequalities in world income distribution or perceived discrimination against those of a particular religious belief.

Many development NGOs operate in situations of actual, potential or post-conflict. They must concern themselves with its causes, methods of prevention and the transition from an immediate post-conflict situation to ongoing sustainable development.

The Post Conflict Transformation Position Paper has been developed as a guide to NGOs in their conflict transformation work, whether it is directly in the field, in support of their partners in a violent conflict situation, or through advocacy to raise awareness of the conflict and attempt to persuade stakeholders to address its causes in order to restore peace.

• Post Conflict Transformation Position Paper