CESAR's approaches to Conflict Resolution

Applied Research in Conflict Resolution

Since 1991 (WFED, Oslo was in 1994 renamed to CESAR), research programs have revealed that a key to prevention and resolution of resource conflicts is in developing a commonly accepted factual basis, or understanding, for parties involved in conflict situations. Research was therefore applied in establishing confidence-building processes between parties.

CESAR has also conducted conflict assessment upon request from The United Nations. In some cases the UN sought for a Third Party opinion about the parties' interests and positions and possible recommendations for action.
As part of this work, CESAR has also conducted research and policy assessment of the role of the United Nations in prevention and resolution of conflicts.

Training

The organisation has been actively involved in training of national and international staff and other delegates, as well as in conflict assessment and facilitation processes.

Facilitation

CESAR has implemented several bilateral, trilateral and multilateral sessions between parties involved in conflicts.
In addition, CESAR has developed confidence-building, professional, international formal and informal networking processes.
Only some of the results of CESAR's activities will be made available through publications.