Conflict Prevention
Conflict Prevention
Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention also known as simply "Dell Theory" has been presented by Thomas Friedman in his book The World Is Flat. “The Dell Theory stipulates: No two countries that are both part of a major global supply chain, like Dell’s, will ever fight a war against each other as long as they are both part of the same global supply chain.” That is, as long as corporations have major supply chain operations in countries other than that corporation's home... read more
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Rights groups blast Haiti judge on Duvalier case
From The State Dated 31 January 2012 Human rights groups harshly criticized a Haitian judge Monday after he recommended former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier face trial only on corruption charges - and not for rights abuses during his brutal 15-year rule.The organizations, both Haitian and foreign, said Investigative...
Experienced official to head integrated UN mission in Burundi
From Web News Wire Dated 1 January 2012 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed today a veteran United Nations official with experience in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and humanitarian action as his new Executive Representative in Burundi. read more
Solutions for global challenges can only be achieved through solidarity - UN officials
From UN News Centre Dated 20 December 2011 Top United Nations officials stressed today that solutions to current world challenges can only be achieved if countries practice solidarity among themselves, calling on States to establish partnerships and dialogue to make progress on issues such as climate change, poverty...
Preventive Priorities Survey: 2012
From Council on Foreign Relations Dated 8 December 2011 The Preventive Priorities Survey (PPS) is intended to help inform the U.S. policy community about the relative urgency and importance of competing conflict prevention demands. The Center for Preventive Action asked a targeted group of government o
PHL, Germany sign P500-M aid package
From GMANews.tv Dated 23 November 2011 To help the Philippines improve on peace development, conflict prevention and environment protection, the Federal Republic of Germany is extending a technical and economic assistance package of nearly P500 million.
Conflict Management and Prevention in the Extractive Sector
From Canada News Centre Dated 12 November 2011 Canada is committed to contributing to economic prosperity and sustainable development in the Americas.
Canada supports economic growth through conflict prevention in Peru
From Canada News Centre Dated 12 November 2011 Prime Minister Harper today announced support for a project that will help promote economic growth in Peru by reducing the impact of social conflicts related to the use of natural resources. He made the announcement after meeting with Peruvian...
International Women Peacebuilders in NY to Ensure UN Gender Focus Post-Peace Prize - Taking Women Beyond 1325
From Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict Dated 11 November 2011 NEW YORK, NY – Thursday, October 27, from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m., on the 10th Floor of the United Nations Church Center at 777 United Nations Plaza, the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict, headquartered in The Hague,...
Protect environment in armed conflict
From Manila Bulletin Dated 6 November 2011 MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations General Assembly observes November 6 every year as International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. The United Nations (UN) Declaration was made on November 5, 2011, to...
Q&A: Female Empowerment, In-Depth: More Than Just a Resolution
From Inter Press Service Dated 2 November 2011 The first United Nations (U.N.) Security Council resolution to specifically address women's contributions to conflict prevention and sustainable peace was passed just 11 years ago, on Oct. 31, 2000.
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