"HOW TO MANAGE THE POLITICAL DIMENSION IN PEACEMAKING, PEACEKEEPING AND PEACEBUILDING" COURSE

3-8  November 2019
Belgrade, Serbia

Aim of the Course: To train political advisers and political affairs officers serving in peacekeeping operations, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to manage the political dimension in a conflict or post-conflict environment.

The course will cover two complementary aspects – operational activities in conflict prevention, management and resolution (mediation, negotiation, provision of advice, building rapport and network management, internal and external coordination and cooperation…), as well as conventional diplomatic activities (political reporting, speech writing, strategic planning, liaison with member states,…).

MEDIATION COURSE

2-6  March 2020
Belgrade, Serbia

The training consisted of contributions by senior experts and practitioners in this field, facilitated discussions, and simulation exercises.

The program was designed for mid and senior level civilian, military and police staff of international organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions with the view to enhancing their knowledge and conflict analysis and mediation skills

The content of the course aimed to create a platform for an exchange of experiences, as well as the best practices and the trends in the field of mediation between participants and facilitators.