Peace Mediation Course

2-14 June 2013
 

The goal of the Peace Mediation Course (PMC) is for participants to deepen their understanding of peace mediation and acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to support mediation processes effectively. This year’s course covered mediation basics, topics in peace processes (security, justice, economy, power-sharing), and process design (multitrack and track 1 processes). The main trainers are chosen due to their first-hand experience in peace mediation, giving the course a close-toreality touch that is unique. Twenty-seven participants attended the PMC 2013. They were affiliated with the Swiss FDFA, the United Nations, various foreign ministries, as well as various governmental and non-governmental organizations. Since it was first launched in 2008, the course has become known as one of the key mediation courses in the area of peace processes. The PMC is organized by the Mediation Support Project, a joint venture between the CSS and swisspeace, funded by the Swiss FDFA.