The resurgence of
violent conflict in recent years has caused immense human suffering, at
enormous social and economic cost. Violent conflicts today have become
complex and protracted, involving more non-state groups and regional and
international actors, often linked to global challenges from climate
change to transnational organized crime. It is increasingly recognized
as an obstacle to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
This has given impetus for policy makers at all levels – from local to
global – to focus on preventing violent conflict more effectively.
Grounded in a shared commitment to this agenda, Pathways for Peace:
Inclusive Approaches to Preventing Violent Conflict is a joint United
Nations and World Bank study that looks at how development processes can
better interact with diplomacy and mediation, security and other tools
to prevent conflict from becoming violent. To understand ‘what works,’
it reviews the experience of different countries and institutions to
highlight elements that have contributed to peace.
Central to these efforts is the need to address grievances around
exclusion from access to power, opportunity and security. States hold
the primary responsibility for prevention, but to be effective, civil
society, the private sector, regional and international organizations
must be involved. Enhancing the meaningful participation of women and
youth in decision making, as well as long-term policies to address the
aspirations of women and young people are fundamental to sustaining
peace.
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“United Nations; World Bank. 2018. Pathways for Peace : Inclusive Approaches to Preventing Violent Conflict. Washington, DC: World Bank. © World Bank. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/28337 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”