Economy and Peacebuilding
Prospects for the regulation of Trans-Ingur/i economic relations: Stakeholder analysis (Russian)
Данная публикация представляет собой анализ взглядов деловых кругов, в частности, представителей малого и среднего бизнеса (МСБ), по вопросу урегулирования транс-ингурских экономических отношений, трансформации грузино-абхазского конфликта и стимулирования политического процесса. Данный отчет является продолжением абхазско-грузинского исследовательского процесса, который был начат в 2009 г. и в более общем смысле сформировался в результате работы International Alert по тематике экономики и конфликта на Южном Кавказе.
Данная публикация представляет собой анализ взглядов представителей малого и среднего бизнеса (МСБ) по вопросу урегулирования транс-ингурских экономических отношений и трансформации грузино-абхазского конфликта. Она направлена на углубленное понимание экономического измерения процесса мирного урегулирования, а также на вовлечение экономических акторов в мирное урегулирование на Южном Кавказе.
Business as an agent for peace
International Alert recently held a discussion in Karachi with members of the local business community on how business can contribute to building peace in Pakistan.
Marcher dans l’Obscurité
Ce rapport de recherche analyse les dynamiques du petit commerce transfrontalier au niveau des 3 frontières à l’Est de la RDC et entre le Burundi et le Rwanda, et propose des actions pour l’amélioration de ce commerce afin de faire avancer le pouvoir économique des femmes et, par là même, contribuer à la paix et à la sécurité dans la région.
Ce rapport de recherche analyse les dynamiques du petit commerce transfrontalier au niveau des 3 frontières à l’Est de la RDC et entre le Burundi et le Rwanda, et propose des actions pour l’amélioration de ce commerce afin de faire avancer le pouvoir économique des femmes et, par là même, contribuer à la paix et à la sécurité dans la région.
Prospects for the regulation of Trans-Ingur/i economic relations
The report analyses views among business communities, particularly small- and medium size enterprises (SMEs), on the issue of the regulating trans-Ingur/i economic relations, Georgian-Abkhaz conflict transformation and the invigoration of the political process. The report is a continuation of an Abkhaz-Georgian action research process which began in 2009 and evolved more generally from International Alert’s Economy and Conflict work in the South Caucasus.
The report analyses views among business communities on the issue of regulating trans-Ingur/i economic relations and Georgian-Abkhaz conflict transformation. It seeks to deepen understanding of the economic dimensions of peacebuilding, as well as to engage economic actors in peacebuilding in the South Caucasus.
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
The purpose of this document is to give guidance to those interested in initiating or supporting a national‐level process to implement the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. The Fund for Peace (FfP) and International Alert (IA) have joined in this effort as two of the participant NGOs in the international‐level dialogue of the VPs, with funding from the Government of Norway and support from the Government of the Republic of Colombia, two of the governments formally involved in the process.
This document aims to provide guidance to those interested in initiating or supporting a national‐level process to implement the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
Caucasus tea festival
On 16th October, International Alert’s partner Caucasus Business and Development Network (CBDN) organised the annual Caucasus Tea Festival in Tbilisi, Georgia. The aim of the Festival is to promote sectoral cooperation and popularise the Caucasus Tea brand across the region.
Regulating trans-Ingur/i economic relations (Russian)
Это издание представляет собой сборник статей, подготовленных абхазскими и грузинскими экспертами на тему возможных политических и экономических дивидендов - и потерь – в ситуации регулирования транс-ингурских экономических отношений. Сборник является результатом исследовательского процесса который начался в 2009 году и основывается на работе Алерт в рамках проекта «Экономика и конфликт» на Южном Кавказе. Цель данной работы – стимулировать дискуссию о возможном политическом и экономическом отражении прозрачных и предсказуемых транс-ингурских экономических отношений.
Это издание представляет собой сборник статей, подготовленных абхазскими и грузинскими экспертами на тему возможных политических и экономических дивидендов - и потерь – в ситуации регулирования транс-ингурских экономических отношений.
La complexité de la Gestion des Ressources dans un Contexte de Fragilité de l’État
Bien que de nombreuses études publiées au cours de la décennie qui vient de s’écouler aient souligné le rôle central joué par l’exploitation minière artisanale et à petite échelle du coltan, de l’or et de la cassitérite dans les conflits qui continuent de secouer la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC), le mode opératoire des différents acteurs participant à l’exploitation et au commerce de ces minerais reste mal connu.
Bien que de nombreuses études publiées au cours de la décennie qui vient de s’écouler aient souligné le rôle central joué par l’exploitation minière artisanale et à petite échelle du coltan, de l’or et de la cassitérite dans les conflits qui continuent de secouer la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC), le mode opératoire des différents acteurs participant à l’exploitation et au commerce de ces minerais reste mal connu. Il est crucial que des initiatives visant à réformer l’industrie de l’exploitation minière artisanale se basent sur une analyse approfondie des dynamiques politiques, économiques et sociales sur le terrain. Ce rapport de recherche analyse les réseaux commerciaux au sein du secteur minier et leurs liens avec les acteurs militaires, économiques et politiques de l’est de la RDC, en se focalisant sur les provinces du Nord et du Sud-Kivu, du district de l'Ituri et de la Province Orientale.
Caucasian brands presented at the Kars Food Expo, Turkey
Between 29th June and 1st July 2011, International Alert’s Caucasus Business and Development Network (CBDN) partners organised a Food Expo in Kars, Turkey with the aim of promoting Turkish-Armenian and South Caucasian business relations as well as regional economic cooperation and dialogue.
Oil and Gas Laws in Uganda
The current phase of oil exploration in Uganda offers a unique opportunity to alleviate poverty and create broad-based development and improved standards of living across the country.
A framework for managing oil exploration in Uganda with the aim of becoming a helpful tool for legislators.
Private Sector Development in Conflict-Affected Environments
This publication is aimed at PSD practitioners and provides practical guidance on how to develop and evaluate PSD programming in conflict-affected environments (CAEs). It provides four main areas of guidance:
Helps private sector development (PSD) practitioners make better and timelier interventions in conflict affected environments (CAEs), and to have a positive effect on all aspects of conflict management and peace-building.
Conflict-sensitive land policy and governance in Africa
We are pleased to launch a new practice note in the Peacebuilding Essentials for Economic Development Practitioners series.
Practice note 7: Conflict-sensitive land policy and land governance in Africa
This practice note explains the importance of using a conflict-sensitive approach to land policy and land governance in conflict-prone or conflict- affected contexts. It offers guidelines and principles on how economic development planners and practitioners can promote conflict-sensitive land policy reform and implementation. Conflict-sensitivity in this context denotes the consideration by policy-makers and practitioners of the range of issues that may have, or may in future, cause and trigger violence.
This practice note explains the importance of using a conflict-sensitive approach to land policy and land governance in conflict-prone or conflict- affected contexts in Africa.
Saferworld and International Alert Briefing on the EU-Africa Summit 2003, Lisbon
Building peace, security & development in Africa: Taking forward
European Union (EU) commitments to conflict prevention
Opportunities for linking economic recovery and peacebuilding
As elsewhere, the business community in post-peace agreement Nepal is being held up as the engine of growth and recovery from conflict and poverty. Much hinges on business' ability and willingness to deliver on these expectations, not only in terms of stimulating growth, but also for promoting social equity and cohesion. For policy and programming to be effective, policymakers need to be mindful of and reflect micro- and macro-level realities of the business environment,
This working paper looks at the challenges around linking economic recovery and the wider peace process in Nepal, and seeks to surface district and Kathmandu-level perceptions of relevant stakeholders, especially among the business community.
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