Stabilisation
Stabilisation is the process of establishing early peace and security in countries affected by conflict and instability. Central to the stabilisation process is the promotion of a peaceful political settlement to support a legitimate indigenous government, which can better respond to its people. Stabilisation often requires external support to indigenous efforts and is best undertaken through an integrated approach. See also section on counterinsurgency and comprehensive/integrated approach.
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Documents
Whole of Government Approaches to Fragile States
| Date added: | 03/03/2011 |
Institution: Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development – Development Assistance Committee
Publication Date: 2006
Keywords: Stabilisation, Comprehensive / Integrated Approach
Read Full Text Here: http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/15/24/37826256.pdf
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This guidance from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), examines the mechanisms and processes that contribute to effective Whole of Government Approaches (WGAs) in fragile states. Drawing on case studies, the paper sets out the rationale for using WGAs in fragile states, identifies some of the challenges and presents recommendations on how to improve the implementation of WGAs. The document is relevant to those interested in co-ordinating activities in stabilisation and development work a... Read More
The UK Approach to Stabilisation - Stabilisation Unit Guidance Notes
| Date added: | 28/02/2011 |
Institution: UK Stabilisation Unit
Publication Date: 2008
Keywords: Stabilisation, Planning
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Drawing on policy, guidance and doctrine from DFID, FCO and MOD, this 2008 document presents the UK Government’s approach to stabilisation. Produced by the Stabilisation Unit, the paper provides best practice guidance on how to assess, plan, resource and carry out stabilisation operations. This guidance note is essential for anyone planning a stabilisation operation or for those currently involved in stabilisation. UK officials and officers will find this document particularly useful.
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The guidance note sets out the lessons learned from stabilisation inte... Read More
The Missing Link, Fostering Positive Citizen-State Relations in Post-Conflict Environments
| Date added: | 24/02/2011 |
Author: Henriette von Kaltenborn-Stachau
Institution: The World Bank
Publication Date: 2008
Keywords:Stabilisation, Community Engagement, Strategic Communications
Read Full Text Here: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTGOVACC/Resources/CommGAPMissingLinkWeb.pdf
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High expectations for a quick ‘peace dividend’, lack of public trust, severed citizen-state relations and a fragmented society are among the key challenges encountered in planning and executing post-conflict recovery programs. This study examines the approaches, methods and challenges in effectively addressing citizen-state relations in post-conflict situations. It also offers examples and recommendations based on three country case studi... Read More
Quick Impact Projects Handbook
| Date added: | 28/02/2011 |
Institution:UK Stabilisation Unit
Publication Date: 2008
Keywords: Stabilisation, Planning
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Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) are short-term, small-scale initiatives designed to deliver an immediate impact and make a critical contribution to stabilisation. This handbook provides a detailed introductory guide to the UK Stabilisation Unit’s perspective on how to design and implement QIPs as part of stabilisation programmes. It is useful for civilian and military programme managers considering how best to use QIPs to achieve stabilisation objectives.
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QIPs should be developed and managed within the framework of a broader program... Read More
Power, Politics, and Change - How International Actors Assess Local Context
| Date added: | 20/04/2011 |
Author: Jenna Slotin, Vanessa Wyeth, and Paul Romita
Institution: International Peace Institute
Publication Date: 2010
Keywords: Stabilisation, Conflict
Read Full Text Here: http://www.ipacademy.org/publication/policy-papers/detail/294-power-politics-and-change-how-international-actors-assess-local-context.html
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This report presents an analysis of conflict, governance, and fragility/stability assessment tools being usedby bilateral and multilateral actors. It investigates how and whether assessments actually affect international actors’ strategies and programmes. The document provides a critical outlook on how to better use assessment tools in order to e... Read More
Managing Contradictions: The Inherent Dilemmas of Postwar Statebuilding
| Date added: | 20/04/2011 |
Author: Roland Paris and Timothy D. Sisk
Institution: International Peace Academy, Research Partnership on Postwar Statebuilding
Publication Date: November 2007
Keywords: Stabilisation; Governance
Read Full Text Here: http://www.ipinst.org/media/pdf/publications/iparpps.pdf
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This paper examines dilemmas that emerge from international statebuilding efforts in war-torn societies. Understanding these dilemmasis essential for devising more effective strategies and policy choices to bring about peace. This document is useful for planners and analysts engaged in stabilisation operations.
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The paper argues that post war statebuilding is inherentlya contradictory process rather than a sequenc... Read More
Joint Doctrine Publication (JDP) 3-40 Security and Stabilisation: The Military Contribution
| Date added: | 28/02/2011 |
Institution:The Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC), UK Ministry of Defence
Publication Date: 2009
Keywords: Stabilisation, COIN, Comprehensive/Integrated Approach
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Joint Doctrine Publication 3-40 (JDP 3-40) provides joint, operational-level doctrine on the military contribution to stabilisation. The document identifies the general priorities for stabilising failed or failing states and discusses the principles, approaches and priorities that affect the UK military contribution. The publication is written primarily for military commanders and staff officers engaged in such operations. Civilian partners working with the UK military at the joint operational level wi... Read More
Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction
| Date added: | 20/04/2011 |
Author: Beth Cole, Emily Hsu, et al
Institution: United States Institute of Peace and the U.S. Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute
Publication Date: 2009
Keywords: Stabilisation; Comprehensive/Integrated Approach
Read Full Text Here:http://www.usip.org/programs/initiatives/guiding-principles-stabilization-and-reconstruction-the-web-version
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Guiding Principles is a best practice manual for civilians engaged in peacebuilding missions. The document sets out a strategic framework for stabilisation and rec... Read More
Good Enough Governance in Fragile States
| Date added: | 12/04/2011 |
Author:Derek W. BrinkerhoffandRonald W. Johnson
Institution: International Institute of Administrative Sciences
Publication Date: 2008
Keywords: Stabilisation, Governance
Read Full Text Here:http://www.gsdrc.org/docs/open/con65.pdf
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This paper examines the role of local government and centre-periphery relationsin restoring governance in a stabilisation context. Drawing evidence from Iraq and other fragile and post-conflict contexts, itaddresses the linkages between stabilisation, reconstruction and governance. It will be useful for practitioners and planners interested in understanding how improving sub-national governance can contribute to stabilisation.
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Building Stability Overseas Strategy
| Date added: | 16/09/2011 |
Institution: Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Department for International Development and Ministry of Defence
Publication Date: July 2011
Keywords: Stabilisation; Conflict
Read Full Text Here: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Documents/publications1/Building-stability-overseas-strategy.pdf
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This strategy sets out how the UK Government aims to address serious conflict and prevent it from taking hold in unstable countries by promoting democracy, security and prosperity in countries and regions where its interests are at stake. It sets out current drivers of conflict across the world and examines future threats, including resource scarcity.
The Building Stability Overseas Strategy (BSOS) has been developed jointly by the Foreig... Read More