Land and Conflict Prevention
Publisher: John W. Bruce with Sally Holt (Initiative for Quiet Diplomacy)
Date: 2011
Topics: Conflict Causes, Conflict Prevention, Dispute Resolution/Mediation, Governance, Land
Conflicts over land are not always the precursor to violence. Indeed they can be a positive force for catalytic change—when access is provided for the previously landless poor, for example. But, it is essential that they are actively and effectively managed to ensure peace is reinforced rather than threatened.Conflicts tend to be complex, multi-layered and multi-dimensional. Each is different and must be considered in the context of its own particular history, development and possible resolutions. This handbook provides invaluable practical step-by-step guidance for those seeking to address and mitigate such conflicts to identify, analyse, and respond to sources of tension before they can escalate into violence.