Doing business in war zones: Do big corporations have a peacebuilding role?

Recent research by the UN and the World Bank points to an urgent need for the international community to refocus on building peaceful societies and preventing violent conflict, which they calculate could save between $5 billion and $70 billion per year. Business, alongside all stakeholder groups, has a key role to play here, but all too often their involvement in building peace is little more than an afterthought. This needs to change. So what can business do to contribute to peace?

Read the full story here.

+ posts

Hot this week

Women, Peace And Security during COVID-19: Challenges And Opportunities

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the United...

Bridging the gap between peacebuilders and environmentalists

Conflict, environmental threats and disasters, climate change, and food...

With the Peacebuilding Field Under Attack, Risks Abound – But Also Opportunities

Decreasing budgets for peacebuilding across the Global North are...

Top 10: Peacebuilding Quotes

We've gathered 10 inspirational quotes to remember, from peacebuilders...

Addressing Heresy in Peacebuilding: Lessons from Indonesia’s Ahmadiyya and Shia Communities

Heresy claims have long been a source of conflict...

This Week in Peace #139: August 21

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), 27...

This Week in Peace #138: August 14

This week, Bougainville president urges parliament to follow peace...

Three Ways Rights-Based Social Reintegration Can Strengthen Security in Thailand’s Deep South

How can former detainees be reintegrated into Southern Thailand's...

Engaging Northern Ireland’s Youth to Build Peace Amidst Adversity

Decades after The Troubles, what challenges do youth face...

Ahead of Zambia’s Elections, Church Leaders Drive Peace Efforts

What are Zambia's church leaders doing to build peace...

Women Have Seats in Serbia’s Minority Councils. Do They Have Power?

Do women have equal political participation in Serbia's National...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_img