Conflict prevention and development co-operation in Africa: a policy workshop [WP889]

This conference discussed the following points:

• How can external engagement reduce risks of violent conflict and improve the stability of fragile states and contribute to conflict prevention?
• How can aid and non-aid policies be made more risk sensitive?
•  What should constitute the security content of poverty reduction programs in Africa?
• What aid allocation criteria would best contribute to peace and stability?
• Should the mitigation of horizontal inequalities figure on the agenda of poverty reduction strategies?
• How should aid effectiveness be analysed if donors wish to prevent conflict?
• What aid vehicles are best adapted to peace building?