Publications
This report - part of a series of four country case studies - explores the ways in which the economic causes, drivers and impacts of conflict can be tackled in Nepal.
This report - part of a series of four country case studies - explores the ways in which the economic causes, drivers and impacts of conflict can be tackled in Sri Lanka.
This report - part of a series of four country case studies - explores the ways in which the economic causes, drivers and impacts of conflict have been tackled in Colombia.
This is a pilot research project designed to contribute towards international understanding on women, peace and security efforts. It highlights relevant activities at the local and national level by women, civil society, national governments and the international community.
Based on three studies from different locations in the Great Lakes region, this report demonstrates the power of rumours, myths, stereotypes and prejudices to fuel conflict. It makes concrete and practical recommendations for decision-makers both inside and outside the region.
Cette première édition du Réseau d’Analystes Régionaux (RAN) montre à partir de plusieurs perspectives des Grands Lacs d’Afrique comment la question des rumeurs, des mythes, des stéréotypes et des préjugés affecte le conflit. Les recommandations communes proposées seront utiles aux décideurs politiques, tant à l'intérieur qu’à l’extérieur de la région.
This briefing aims to connect the public security and security sector reform (SSR) agendas in Nepal in order to inform ongoing discussions amongst donors and to explore the role that the EU could play in future security-enhancing activities in the country.
This report outlines the findings and recommendations of a workshop with representatives from Burundian and Sierra Leonean civil society organisations working in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment in February 2008.
This report reflects some of the perspectives and lessons learned from the Philippine-Nepal Exchange on the Peace Aspects of Constitution-making that took place in Kathmandu in August 2008.
This briefing paper provides recommendations for conflict-sensitive policy and practice in northern Uganda, targeted at policy-makers and implementers in central and local government, as well as development partners (including NGOs) and private sector actors operating in the region.
This is the report of a consultation workshop jointly organised by International Alert and the Eastern African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women (EASSI) in partnership with the Women and Gender Studies Department at Makerere University, part of a regional research project aimed at assessing the impact of women’s political participation in countries emerging from conflict in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.
Voluntary Principles for Security and Human Rights provide a broad framework that can help companies operating in conflict affected areas to ensure that private and public security actors comply with human rights. This paper presents performance indicators for companies, to help establish benchmarks in the longer term.
This paper discusses the diverse roles played by the private sector during Track 1 peace processes in particular, drawing on a variety of examples from different contexts.
This briefing outlines the key findings of the recent study on Enhancing the EU Response to Women and Armed Conflict commissioned by the Slovenian Presidency of the EU, and discusses the recommendations in relation to the European Commission.
This study outlines the particular development challenges confronting international actors in fragile and conflict-affected countries, summarises the World's Bank evolving approach to those challenges and concludes with a set of recommendations for improving approaches.
The report of a consultation workshop that is part of a regional research project aimed at assessing the impact of women’s political participation in countries emerging from conflict in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.
This paper aims to provide initial thoughts and options for integrating conflict-sensitive approaches (CSA) into value chain analysis and interventions in conflict situations. It also presents initial points to bear in mind for practitioners.
International Alert impact report 2008
This report describes international approaches and legal obligations to the "Women and Armed Conflict" (WAC) study, identifies and discusses the most salient issues, gives an overview and assessment of the EU response and provides findings and recommendations.
Los Principios Voluntarios sobre Seguridad y Derechos Humanos ofrecen guías prácticas para que las compañías que operan en zonas de conflicto o de gobernabilidad frágil se aseguren de que las fuerzas de seguridad pública o privada, que protegen sus operaciones, actúen bajo el marco de los derechos humanos. Este artículo presenta los indicadores de desempeño para las empresas, para ayudarles a establecer puntos de referencia en el largo plazo.
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