Bridging Civilian and Military Efforts in Peacebuilding (on-site, 3 days course)

Course description:

In contemporary conflict regions, civilian and military peacebuilding actors often operate simultaneously in the same space but pursue different and sometimes contradictory objectives. The complicated legacy of many recent multidimensional peace operations challenges the conceptual and normative frameworks that underpin multilateral missions. This course examines the normative, operational, and cultural differences between military and civilian peacebuilding actors and explores approaches to collaboration – drawing on expert inputs, thematic discussions, and case studies.

This course is offered by swisspeace in collaboration with the Swiss Armed Forces International Command.

Course objectives:

As a participant, you will:

• Familiarize yourself with the most important concepts and approaches to military and civilian peacebuilding.
• Reflect on the logic of military and civilian peacebuilding and examine opportunities and challenges for collaboration.
• Identify best practices and draw lessons from other contexts for your work.
• Exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice.

Fee information:

1'700 CHF (excluding travel, visa costs, accomodation)
The course consists of preparatory readings and a 3-day on-site training (Wednesday to Friday). The course schedule is 9h00-12h30 and 14h00-17h30 (may be subject to change).

How to register:

This course is not yet open for registration.

This course is designed for:

• Civilian and military peacebuilding practitioners who want to deepen their skills in developing and implementing comprehensive peacebuilding approaches.
• Practitioners and academics interested in complementing their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge.

Is this course a good match for you? If unsure, do not hesitate to contact us. Please apply before the 16 April 2025.