Lessons from the People's Peacemaking Perspectives Project
Policy brief
This policy brief presents key messages and findings from the People’s Peacemaking Perspectives (PPP) project. They are relevant not only to European Union (EU) actors working in or on conflict-affected and fragile states and the peacebuilding community, but to anyone who recognises the importance of conflict analysis and is striving to do – and use – it more effectively.
The People’s Peacemaking Perspectives (PPP) project was a joint initiative implemented by Conciliation Resources and Saferworld, in close collaboration with a number of local actors and organisations, some of them established partners. These relationships were central to the project’s success. Over 18 months we conducted 18 studies across a range of contexts. All sought to reflect the perspectives of those most closely affected by conflict through participatory approaches.
“Participation in conflict analysis should apply not only to local actors, but also to those commissioning it. In order to increase ownership and investment in the findings and recommendations, the end users should be included and involved in the design and analytical process.”
Lessons from the People's Peacemaking Perspectives Project
