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Jirga – an integral part of Pakhtun culture – is a gathering of elders convened by an intermediary to hear grievances between contesting parties and reach decisions by consensus. The findings in this Policy Brief are drawn from consultations with local communities and a range of Pakistani and international actors who have experience of the Jirga system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It presents local perspectives on the Jirga system, the challenges it brings and areas for improvement, including the inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups.