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> Dear colleagues > > Apologies for cross-posting. International Alert has published a new > paper which you may find of interest: > > Building Institutional Capacity for Conflict-Sensitive Practice: The > Case of International NGOs, by Maria Lange > > Based on research and interviews with policy and field staff of 12 > large international development NGOs, this paper draws out > cross-agency learning on building institutional capacity for > conflict-sensitive practice. Lessons regarding organisational > development are identified with emphasis on commitment and motivation, > organisational culture, capacity building and accountability and > external relationships. The report concludes, amongst other things, > that peacebuilding should not be seen as a separate, technical > activity but should be integrated into development and humanitarian > programming. It also stresses the need for strengthened > cross-programme learning and closer relationships between > humanitarian/development organisations and research, advocacy and > human rights agencies. You can download the paper for free from this > link: > > http://www.international-alert.org/pdf/pubdev/institutional_capacity_n > gos.pdf > > We very much welcome your comments. > > Kind regards > Maria Lange > > Maria Lange > Development & Peacebuilding Programme Officer > International Alert > 346 Clapham Road, London SW9 9AP, UK > Direct Tel: +44 (0)207 6276837 > Fax: +44 (0)207 6276902 > Web site: http://www.international-alert.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Note: The material contained in this communication comes to you from the Forced Migration Discussion List which is moderated by the Refugee Studies Centre (RSC), University of Oxford. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the RSC or the University. If you re-print, copy, archive or re-post this message please retain this disclaimer. Quotations or extracts should include attribution to the original sources.