Switzerland: CAS in Civilian Peacebuilding

Course Topic

Civilian Peacebuilding plays a crucial role in efforts to transform violent conflict, promote peace, rebuild war-torn societies and prevent the recurrence of violence. This course provides a holistic understanding of Civilian Peacebuilding. It analyzes theories, concepts, debates, policies and practices in:

– Peacebuilding analysis & impact

– Peacebuilding & statebuilding

– Gender in conflict & peacebuilding

– Peace mediation

– Dealing with the past

– Business, conflict & peace

Target Audience

This course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in bridging their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge on civilian peacebuilding.

A minimum of two years of professional experience in relevant fields and a university degree (minimum BA) or an equivalent educational background are required.

The course will be held with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 participants.

Application & Fees

Tuition fee: 9'600 CHF
Discounted tuition fee*: 9'400 CHF

Travel, food and accommodation costs are not included in the fee and must be covered by the participants.

* A limited number of discounted tuition fees are available for: self-payers with limited financial resources, small institutions with limited financial resources, members of the swisspeace Support Association. Granting of discounted tuition fees is decided by the Course Directorate on a case-by-case basis.

No scholarships are available.

Deadline for registration: 20 July 2015
Notification of admission: 31 July 2015
Deadline for payment: 15 August 2015
If a candidate is accepted on the course, s/he will receive an invoice from swisspeace in due time. Any person who fails to make the payment in the timeframe given will forfeit their place on the course. Upon request, the amount due may be remitted in two installments. (Please contact us for more information.) Terms and Conditions.

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