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Question: Civil Society in Peace Negotiations, What are the lessons learned? CPNN article: The need for civil society in peace negotiations
Adela Dumbravan
Posted: Dec. 20 2012,04:23
Here are some of the lessons learned from my research study on the participation of civil society in peace negotiations.

Lessons for civil society actors

A peace movement cannot simply be critical. It needs to create concrete proposals for the negotiating table, to have lobbying capacity and define strategic alliances with other actors at the negotiation table

CSOs must have an effective coordination and communication strategy within the organisation and with other civil society representatives

Influence is vital; securing it does not necessarily have to be done using political means

CSOs should mind the gap between them and the political leaders. They must understand the pressures placed upon Track One actors

CSOs should place emphasis on commonalities rather than disagreements with other actors, especially at the negotiation table

Civil society should strive to gain trust of Track One actors through straightforwardness and determination.

Lessons for state actors

Open the negotiations. Given that decisions taken in peace negotiations affect the lives of all people within one conflict, Track One actors should consider including representatives of non-combatant parties at the negotiation table and listening to their concerns and proposals

Put effective process mechanisms in function. Track One actors should explore the possibility and appropriateness of multi-party representative negotiations, multisectoral consultation processes, direct mass participation or nominal participation of civil society in direct peace negotiations

Support civil society as peace advocates. Track One actors should provide political, financial and technical support as appropriate to civil society, especially when they are operating in a hostile environment. Their voices can play an important role in preparing the public and increase the legitimacy of the peace process.
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