SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH

The need for a combined approach towards security and development has already become a priority for many involved in peacubuilding and development cooperation. In order to assist conflict prevention policymaking vis-à-vis developing countries the Network will pursue three aims:

AIMS OF THE NETWORK

1. Support, promote and link Swedish researchers from different universities and university colleges to conduct research on the peace and conflict dimensions of development studies, and development dimensions of peace and conflict research;

2. Assist Swedish researchers to establish and develop linkages and collaboration with researchers in the developing world;

3. Facilitate the dissemination of research findings among the interested public, academics, and practitioners interested in peacebuilding and development cooperation.

In addition, the forum will strive to promote dialogue and exchange of information between researchers, policymakers and practitioners. Furthermore it aims at contributing to knowledge, experience and suggestions for implementing conflict prevention strategies in the developing world.

WHAT CAUSES MAJOR VIOLENT CONFLICTS?

Violent conflicts occur in a series of stages at which international intervention may occur. In an increasingly interdependent world, what concrete measures exist that are likely to be effective in addressing violent conflict? The causes of violent conflict need to be assessed and monitored, particularly in developing countries. The significant issues for a particular developing country, region, continent, or generally in the developing world need to be identified, and strategies for approaching them should be worked out in cooperation with policy makers and practitioners involved in peacebuilding and development cooperation.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of this network is to strengthen Swedish research on peace and conflict studies in the developing world, and to provide assistance to policy makers and practitioners to develop tools to cope with the most salient situations of violent conflict in the South.