Beyond the Tracks? Reflections on Multitrack Approaches to Peace Processes

Author(s): Julia Palmiano Federer, Julia Pickhardt, Philipp Lustenberger, Christian Altpeter, Katrina Abatis
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich, swisspeace, Folke Bernadotte Academy, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
Publication Year: 2019

This report presents insights and analyses on peace processes that involve multiple societal levels or “tracks” ranging from high-level diplomatic negotiations to community-based peacebuilding. It presents the insights from a retreat with practitioners involved in dialogue, negotiation or mediation initiatives in Colombia, Myanmar, Syria, Ukraine and Zimbabwe, as well as representatives from the Folke Bernadotte Academy, swisspeace, the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue and the CSS. The report aims to frame existing debates around multitrack approaches and serves as practical guidance for contemporary peace processes and practitioners.

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