Conflict Assessment and Peacebuilding Planning: Toward a Participatory Approach to Human Security

Contents: 1. The purpose of this handbook. 2. Research methods and challenges. 3. Self-assessment. 4. Conflict assessment. 5. Where: understanding the conflict context. 6. Who: identifying stakeholders and potential peacebuilders.7. Why: motivations.

A Global Observatory Must-Read Book in Peace and Security!

Offering a systematic approach that  links practical conflict-assessment exercises to the design, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of peacebuilding efforts, Conflict Assessment and Peacebuilding Planning has been carefully-and realistically-designed to enhance the effectiveness of peacebuilding practice.

Lisa Schirch presents a convenient, logical framework and a wealth of tools for improving planning and implementation. She also helps us to fruitfully question widely held assumptions. Her concise handbook, informed by on-the-ground realities, is an essential resource for building true human security.