CITpax

Other Areas

South Caucasus

Taking advantage of the emphasis given to the Caucasus issue by the Spanish and Finnish OSCE presidencies in 2007 and 2008 , CITpax decided to launch two support projects aimed at reframing the political and social debate in a region scarred by frozen conflicts over issues such as ethnic identity, territory and recognition. Citpax therefore developed an initiative, with the support of the EU, to promote community-based collaboration and trust building between Georgia and Abkhazia. Confidence-building and common ground for cooperation were actively advocated through the undertaking of common research activities in specific, pre-defined areas of mutual interest. This was complemented by workshops aimed at building capacity among Georgian and Abkhaz officials and policy makers in conflict resolution skills. In addition,with the support of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CITpax launched a policy debate on issues related to human security, democratisation and the role of civil society between representatives of the latter and decision makers from Abkhazia, Armenia, Azerbaijani, Georgia, Nagorno-Karabakh and South Ossetia.

Afghanistan

Following the deployment of military and civil contingents in Afghanistan within the framework of ISAF since 2006, CITpax focused its efforts on analysing and looking at the different options available to promote and strengthen good governance and the state and peace-building processes in the country. In particular, CITpax launched a policy dialogue between representatives of international institutions and European governments, Afghan authorities at the highest level and members of the civil society, on the international community’s contribution, particularly that of NATO, the EU and the UN in the fields of development and security, as well as reforms of the police, the judiciary system and government. In addition, the Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT) models were studied in detail, along with the different formulas and mechanisms used by the international community to promote security, development and good governance within the framework of the international operation led by NATO.

Crisis Management and Peacebuilding

As part of the work undertaken under the crisis management and peace building programme, CITpax has fostered a debate on the instruments, capacities (civilian and military) and strategies needed to improve the contribution of society as a whole (states, international organizations, civil society, private sector) to peacebuilding. It triggered the debate through conferences and policy dialogue, both among the general public and policy makers, on the basic concepts and strategies related to the promotion and consolidation of peace and security such as: The EU’s External Action Service as a peace-building tool; The Role of the Media in Conflict Situations; The Role that Refugees and IDPs can play in Conflict Resolution Strategies; The Role of Transnational Corporations in Conflict Situations; The Security Sector Reform (SSR); The effect of Climate Change on Global Security; The Wider Defense Concept and the Civil Dimension of Security or The notion of “Cultural Awareness” as it could be applied in a State-building scenario such as Afghanistan.

Public Event

EU Common Foreign and Security Policy as a peacebuilding tool

Monday, Mar 12 2012

Madrid, European Commission Permanent Representation in Spain.The Civil Society Dialogue Network (CSDN) is a three-year project funded by the European Commission aimed at facilitating dialogue on peacebuilding issues between civil society and the EU Institutions. As member of the EPLO, CITpax wishes to contribute to strengthening this dialogue by organizing in Spain an experts meeting to analyze the practice of peacebuilding and conflict prevention and to contribute to find solutions a more coherent and effective EU action in these areas. For the CITpax, the Spanish civil socie Read more...

Public Event

The private sector and the multinational’s contribution to peace building

Thursday, Jul 7 2011

Madrid, Instituto Universitario “General Gutiérrez Mellado”The private sector could potentially play an important role in peace building and conflict resolution alongside governments, international agencies and NGOs. With their management skills, know-how and resources, businesses might complete and support the Human Rights work carried out by the International Community, and contribute to early rebuild of critical infrastructures in post conflict countries. Some companies might as well support mediation and dialogue efforts during peace processes. Additionally, the private sector has an outst Read more...

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Afghanistan: the road ahead

Thursday, Oct 28 2010

As the Afghan Independent Electoral Commission released the preliminary results of the parliamentary election held on 18 September 2010, the Toledo International Centre for Peace (CITpax) and the Foundation for International Relations and Foreign Dialogue (FRIDE) hosted a working breakfast on “Afghanistan the Road Ahead”.The debate revolved around the new scenario unfolding after the elections and counted with the participation and presentations of Alessandro Parziale, Chief of Party de Democracy International (DI) in Kabul and Gabriel Reyes, Project Coordinator, Middle East and Mediterr Read more...

Centro Internacional de Toledo para la Paz // Mediation in Action

EU Common Foreign and Security Policy as a peacebuilding tool

The private sector and the multinational’s contribution to peace building

Afghanistan: the road ahead

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