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This report summarizes the key outcomes of the discussions of the seminar 'Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Peacebuilding: Towards Change in Concepts and Approaches?', held in Oslo in March 2010. The seminar sought to create a space among peacebuilding policy-makers, researchers and practitioners for critical reflection and dialogue. As a starting point for discussion, the seminar asked whether today’s liberal peacebuilding approach might be flawed – ethically, conceptually and/or structurally. Discussions focused on identifying key issues of concern and highlighting potentially promising foci of innovation and reform in peacebuilding approaches.