Business, Conflict & Peacebuilding Course

Nov 23, 2018 - Nov 24, 2018 | swisspeace
Basel, Switzerland
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How can enterprises operate responsibly in fragile and conflict-affected areas? The course explores this question from various angles by examining the opportunities and limitations of current international standards geared towards promoting responsible business and Human Rights, and introduces ‘conflict-sensitivity’ as a vital approach to business in volatile areas.

In this course participants will...

...get an understanding of the various impacts companies may have in conflict-affected or fragile contexts

...become familiar with relevant regulations and initiatives in the area of business & Human Rights

...reflect critically on the limitations of traditional Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Rights approaches to address conflict issues

...learn about conflict-sensitive practices that help businesses to transform conflict situations

...better understand the perspectives of state actors, business and civil society organizations in conflict contexts.

The Business, Conflict & Peacebuilding Course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in complementing their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge. It will support professionals from business, civil society and government involved in promoting responsible business in fragile and conflict-affected areas.

For more information and to register, please visit http://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/individual-courses/business-conflict-peacebuilding

Where: Basel, Switzerland

When: 23 November - 24 November 2018

Organizers: swisspeace