Critical perspectives on contemporary peacebuilding: Towards change in concepts and approaches
Conference Proceedings
Cedric de Coning et al | Norwegian Institute of International Affairs | 2010
Topic: Friedensförderung und EZ
The seminar Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Peacebuilding: Towards
Change in Concepts and Approaches? was hosted by the Norwegian Institute
of International Affairs (NUPI) and the Norwegian Peacebuilding Centre
(Noref) from 24 to 25 March 2010 in Oslo. The seminar took place
against the backdrop of the 2010 Review of the United Nations Peacebuilding
Commission (PBC) and the strategic assessments underway in
many peacebuilding circles. The seminar sought to create a space among
peacebuilding policy-makers, researchers and practitioners for critical
reflection and dialogue. As a starting point for discussion, the seminar
asked whether today’s liberal peacebuilding approach might be flawed –
ethically, conceptually and/or structurally.
Key facets of peacebuilding were examined, including the UN peacebuilding
architecture, the role of donors and the way in which moneyflows
structure peacebuilding efforts. ‘Liberal’ in this context was take to
be the emphasis on democratisation and free market policies, with the
related assumptions that these measures serve to create self-sustaining,
stable institutions that can promote long-term development.
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