Implementing peace accords sustainably: alternative avenues to bypass blockages and mitigate resistance (original) (raw)

2022, Accord, an international review of peace initiatives. Highlights

Implementing peace accords is essential for sustaining peace and preventing recurrence of violence. But implementation often hits blockages and meets resistance, and is prone to delay, breakdown and collapse. Conciliation Resources as part of the Political Settlements Research Programme convened a series of online joint analysis workshops in 2020 in which practitioners, policymakers, donors, conflict parties, civil society and analysts collectively explored alternative avenues to navigate obstacles and maintain momentum in implementation, including case studies from Afghanistan, Colombia and Ethiopia. This Accord Spotlight presents some key reflections, findings and recommendations drawn from workshop discussions.