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

• Conflict prevention, resolution and state building
• Multilateral institutions, key countries and regions

• Date: Thursday 8 - Sunday 11 November, 2007
• Venue: Wiston House

  Wilton Park; Steyning; West Sussex; BN44 3DZ; +44 (0) 1903 815 020

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• Event no.: WP889
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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?