Building social cohesion in post-conflict situations

Iffat Idris (2016)

Key facts

Journal/Publisher

Governance and Social Development Resource Centre (GSDRC)

Type of publication

Policy paper

Elements of social cohesion

Other (Jobs, Education, Social Protection, Civil Society)

Geographical focus

Empirical

Main thematic areas

Conflict & peacebuilding
Development cooperation

Summary

What are the approaches being taken by donors, CSOs and others to build social cohesion in post-conflict societies? Are there any measures being put in place during conflict (as building blocks to peace processes)? How effective are these approaches? What are the pros and cons?