Listening Methodology
Application of a Peacebuilding Research
Author: Soth Plai Ngarm
Published by: CPCS
Published date: September 2022
The Listening Methodology is a qualitative research approach seeking to capture the feelings, thoughts, and opinions of communities living in a conflict to collect a unified voice and help amplify voices sidelined in peace processes. This manual briefly describes the listening methodology which aims to help conflict research practitioners develop and operate a listening project effectively.
Being in the Middle By Being at the Edge
Author: Steven and Sue Williams
Published by: CPCS
Publication date: October 2020 (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 1 85072 13
This book elucidates the concrete experiences of the authors in political conflict mediation in Northern Ireland and Uganda. Written by two leading Quaker mediators, but, most case studies, quotes, stories and anecdotes described here are from a combination of sources that are useful to those who have acted as mediators and to anyone who may take on this kind of role in the future. Mediation and negotiation efforts described here provides different perspective of understanding political mediation. Engaging various key peace stakeholders in political settlement and utilizing the approach of working behind the scenes and leading from behind make all the processes possible.
Author: Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies (CPCS)
Published by: CPCS
Publication date: September 2020
The Applied Conflict Transformation Studies (ACTS) Master’s Programme is unique in the field of conflict transformation though its utilization of a hybrid academic-practitioner perspective.
The part-time programme, provided in partnership with Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia, offers a thorough, rigorous, dynamic and state-of-the-art approach, drawing on the latest developments in the field and contextual peace practices throughout Asia.
The overarching framework for CPCS’ approach is anchored on the principles of demand-driven interventions that address the requirements of the stakeholders and the underlying causes of the conflict:
CPCS is in the process of establishing the Cambodia Peace Museum, an educational and experiential space geared towards supporting a wider national healing process – one which highlights the resilience of Cambodia’s people in transforming conflict and overcoming adversity, as well as the nation’s potential as a peacebuilding learning centre for it’s regional neighbours.