Centre for Policy Alternatives on 23 August, 2007

Peace Talks in Thailand: The Case for a Framework of Principles – Paper 2

The Road Map Programme on Negotiating a Political Settlement and Promoting Conflict Transformation in Sri Lanka is a joint initiative of the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) and the Berghof Foundation for Conflict Studies, Sri Lanka Office.

The aim of the Road Map Programme is to support all stakeholders in Sri Lanka in their pursuit to find a just and equitable negotiated settlement to the ethno-political conflict in the country. It is particularly focused on the issues and challenges of the interim process and is designed to help decision-makers, policy-advisors and practitioners as well as the expert public to understand, shape and organize the transformation processes in a constructive way.

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Peace Talks in Thailand: The Case for a Framework of Principles by Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu
Peace Talks in Thailand: The Case for a Framework of Principles – Paper 2

Centre for Policy Alternatives on 23 August, 2007

Informal Dispute Resolution in The North East and Puttalam

Informal Dispute Resolution in the North East and Puttalam

ADR in the NE of SL

Informal dispute resolution seemingly offers many advantages over formal means of redress. In particular, it is more flexible than the judicial system and can tackle issues which may be addressed by formal mechanisms.

This study, commissioned under UNHCR's 'Peaceful Co-existence Initiative', was conceived to identify existing mediation and informal dispute resolution mechanism at the local level, which may assist in the reintegration and reconciliation of local communities.

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Informal Dispute Resolution in The North East and Puttalam
Informal Dispute Resolution in The North East and Puttalam

Centre for Policy Alternatives on 23 August, 2007

Conceptualizing a Road Map for Peace in Sri Lanka – Paper 1

The Road Map Programme on Negotiating a Political Settlement and Promoting Conflict Transformation in Sri Lanka is a joint initiative of the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) and the Berghof Foundation for Conflict Studies, Sri Lanka Office.

The aim of the Road Map Programme is to support all stakeholders in Sri Lanka in their pursuit to find a just and equitable negotiated settlement to the ethno-political conflict in the country. It is particularly focused on the issues and challenges of the interim process and is designed to help decision-makers, policy-advisors and practitioners as well as the expert public to understand, shape and organize the transformation processes in a constructive way.

Paper 1

Conceptualizing a Road Map for Peace in Sri Lanka by Dr. Norbert Ropers and Mr. Kethesh Loganathan

Centre for Policy Alternatives on 21 August, 2007

Sri Lanka’s Ethnic Problem and Solutions

Sri Lanka's Ethnic Problem and Solutions

Sri Lanka's Ethnic Problem

This booklet presents much useful information on the history of the ethnic problem in a simple attractive and succinct manner. It points clearly and with evidence the way the Sinhala majority leaders failed to remedy the substantial grievances of the Tamil people of this country. While doing to it also highlights the need of a political solution based on the devolution of power.

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Centre for Policy Alternatives on 21 August, 2007

Challenges of Linking Post-Tsunami Reconstruction with Peace-Building

Background papers presented at the Consultation on the “Challenges of Linking Post-Tsunami Reconstruction with Peace-Building” held on 10th February 2005:

Paper 1 – “From Disaster to Opportunity: Tsunami relief as a study in the devolution of power” by Ravi Faiia

Paper 2- “Scope and Limitations of Linking Post-Tsunami Reconstruction with Peace-Building” by Kethesh Loganathan

Challenges of Linking Post-Tsunami Reconstruction with Peace-Building
Challenges of Linking Post-Tsunami Reconstruction with Peace-Building

Centre for Policy Alternatives on 21 August, 2007

Monitoring the Factors Affecting the Peace Process – May – July 2006

The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has been engaged in a project “Monitoring the Factors Affecting the Peace Process” to assess the current status of the peace process. This project involves 4 of CPA's units and the Point Pedro Institute for Development, which looks at economics issues. Looking at developments within a quarterly period, this project produces reports for the corresponding periods.

A number of key factors, that impact the peace process, have been monitored to observe trends of change or stasis. The factors have been grouped into a series of clusters which reflect critical dimensions of the peace process. The trends will suggest the level of change in each cluster and in sum will indicate how the peace process and its environment have been strengthened or weakened. Trends observed in each of the various clusters and factors are carried in the Cluster Report while the Synthesis Report analyses change and statsis in the clusters in sum. These documents could be downloaded in PDF format.
Monitoring the Factors Affecting the Peace Process – May – July 2006
Monitoring the Factors Affecting the Peace Process – May – July 2006