1. 1 Conflict and Development

2. 2 - Conflict is inherent in all societies - Types, characteristics and economic implications Almost all internal Most in low-income countries, particularly in Africa Ripple effects global Economic cost: $54 billion Higher conflict risk: Natural resources dependence; unemployed youth; post conflict countries Global Issues Seminar: Conflict and Development

3. 3 Issues, actions and challenges International architecture –Many stakeholders: Partnership with the host government leadership –2005 World Summit: UN Peace-building Commission established; now to get started but how? Gaps: e.g. police, justice? Financing post conflict reconstruction Security and development –No peace /no conflict but general insecurity –Security sector reform Conflict sensitive development –Conflict analysis tool to better understand the roots of conflict (i.e. systematically identifying key factors affecting conflict; providing analysis of each factor; highlighting priority problem areas and opportunities)

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