On this page you can find some of the recent publications related to mediation and conflict transformation that have been produced by the Mediation Support Project outside of the framework of its regular series.
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| Approaches to Conflict Transformation |
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| Title: |
Approaches to Conflict Transformation |
| Authors: |
Owen Frazer, Lakhdar Ghettas |
| Year: |
2013 |
| Publisher: |
The Cordoba Now Forum |
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| This report looks at conflict transformation methods employed by third parties and what lessons can be learned from practical experience. |
| Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) in Peace Processes |
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| Title: |
Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) in Peace Processes |
| In: |
Managing Peace Processes: Process related questions. A handbook for AU practitioners, Volume 1 |
| Authors: |
Simon J. A. Mason, Matthias Siegfried |
| Year: |
2013 |
| Publisher: |
African Union and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue |
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| This chapter argues that the use of Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) can be an effective tool for preparing and deepening peace negotiations and mediation. At the same time, the usefulness of CBMs is often overestimated, which calls for a careful consideration of their limitations. |
| Debriefing Mediators to Learn from Their Experiences |
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| Title: |
Debriefing Mediators to Learn from Their Experiences |
| Authors: |
Simon J A Mason and Matthias Siegfried |
| Year: |
2010 |
| Publisher: |
United States Institute of Peace |
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| This handbook gives guidance to staff debriefing mediators who are, or have been, directly involved in peace negotiations. The goal is to enhance the practice of mediation by showing how lessons from individual mediators can be identified and made available to their home organization or a wider practitioner audience. |
| Insider Mediators |
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| Title: |
Insider Mediators |
| Authors: |
Simon J A Mason |
| Year: |
2009 |
| Publisher: |
Center for Security Studies, ETH Zurich and Berghof Foundation for Peacebuilding |
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| This study examines the often-unrecognized contribution of insider mediators to peace. Recognizing their key role in peace processes is essential to supporting them and increasing the effectiveness both of formal and informal mediation efforts. |
| Mediation and Facilitation in Peace Processes |
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| Title: |
Mediation and Facilitation in Peace Processes |
| Authors: |
Simon Mason, Ryan Cross |
| Year: |
2007 |
| Publisher: |
International Relations and Security Network (ISN), ETH Zurich |
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| This study provides an introduction to mediation and facilitation methodology and includes an analysis of trends, rationales and lessons learned. |