Organization: Swiss Peace Foundation
Registration deadline: 31 Aug 2015
Starting date: 02 Nov 2015
Ending date: 06 Nov 2015
Course Topic
Businesses are commonly seen as the ‘bad guys’ in conflict-affected contexts. However, the roles businesses play in such environments are more complex. While some companies have been accused of committing human rights violations and exacerbating conflicts, others have been commended for advocating a peaceful resolution to conflict or actively engaging in international peace initiatives. One factor that heavily influences the way in which businesses operate in conflict contexts is their relationship to other actors like home states, host states, non-state armed actors, other businesses and NGOs.
This course focuses on the conceptual, policy and practical challenges of examining the role(s) of business in conflict and peace. It explores and critically discusses:
– Relevant concepts and theoretical challenges on business, conflict and peace
– The role of multi-stakeholder initiatives and policies in shaping international debates and practices
– Practical insights on state, company and civil society engagement in actual case studies
Target Audience
This course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in bridging their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge on business, conflict and peace.
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.
How to register:
Application & Fees
Tuition fee: 2'800 CHF
Discounted tuition fee*: 2'600 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.
A limited number of scholarships are available.
Please indicate in the online application form if you are applying for the discounted tuition fee or a scholarship and upload a letter outlining your reasoning to do so.
Deadline for registration: 31 August
Notification of admission: 15 September
Deadline for payment: 30 September
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.