What we do

The Institute’s purpose is to strengthen and deliver approaches to conflict prevention, management and resolution  – and to initiate and implement actions that  create the conditions for peace.  Activities are structured across two units:

  • Engagement, Dialogue and Process Design
  • Peace Practice and Innovation

The two work in tandem across geographic and thematic files to approach conflict resolution from multiple angles in what is called the 360-degree approach.

360-DEGREE APPROACH

The 360-degree approach transcends traditional hierarchies, engaging all sectors of society affected by conflict. This includes politicians, armed groups and security actors to marginalised communities, media influencers, academics, women’s movements, trade unions, business leaders, political activists, tribal leaders, and religious representatives.

At times, the approach focuses on targeted efforts with political leaders and their influencers to find ways towards dialogue and negotiation. In other cases, particularly with affected communities, it seeks to energise and catalyse communities, empowering them to actively shape the process for peace, nationally and within their societies.

It often requires simultaneous engagement with multiple stakeholder levels to achieve the best results. The core goal throughout is to give voice to diverse narratives, uncover sources of power and influence, address underlying grievances, and create spaces for resolution within complex and entrenched conflict dynamics.