The Winding Road to Peace: Peacebuilding in a Context of Multiple Sources of Violence – Philippines

Colombia has a long history of war and peacebuilding. The 2016 Peace Agreement and its implementation have initiated some profound transformation processes. This representative national survey on what peace is, shows high levels of consensus on respect, tranquillity, and justice as the main elements of peace

Venezuela has been one of the most violent countries without a formal war. Nevertheless, the debate on the multiple crises, focuses on the political regime and not the underlying conflicts. Venezuela provides evidence that a peacebuilding perspective on multiple crises outside of war is fruitful and helps us to understand the main dynamics.

Recognised as an independent state in 2011, South Sudan is the youngest and poorest country in the world. However, violence and armed conflict have continued, demonstrating how local and national conflicts interact. A Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2018 remains fragile.

Frieden ist mehr als die Beendigung von Krieg. Doch was braucht es neben der Reduzierung von Gewalt für gerechten und nachhaltigen Frieden? Das Projekt Peaceptions vom GIGA und der Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung widmet sich dieser Frage.

In public perception, Cameroon is characterized by two major conflicts: the separatist war of secession and the fight against Boko Haram. However, this study shows that all ten regions are affected by deep-rooted conflicts that require different methods of conflict transformation other than repression and military operations.

Colombia has a long history of war and peacebuilding. The 2016 Peace Agreement and its implementation have initiated some profound transformation processes. This representative national survey on what peace is, shows high levels of consensus on respect, tranquillity, and justice as the main elements of peace

Venezuela has been one of the most violent countries without a formal war. Nevertheless, the debate on the multiple crises, focuses on the political regime and not the underlying conflicts. Venezuela provides evidence that a peacebuilding perspective on multiple crises outside of war is fruitful and helps us to understand the main dynamics.

Recognised as an independent state in 2011, South Sudan is the youngest and poorest country in the world. However, violence and armed conflict have continued, demonstrating how local and national conflicts interact. A Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2018 remains fragile.