Building Political Will for Conflict Prevention
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Independent Electoral Commission South Africa

Created in 1996 the Independent Electoral Commission is a permanent body created by the Constitution to safeguard democracy in South Africa. Although publicly funded and accountable to parliament, the Commission is independent of the government. Its immediate task is the impartial management of free and fair elections at all levels of government.

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Friends of the Earth Middle East

EcoPeace/Friends of the Earth Middle East's objective is the promotion of cooperative efforts to protect their environmental heritage as well as advancing sustainable regional development and the creation of conditions for peace.

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Oxford Research Group

Since 1982 ORG has been building trust between policy-makers, academics, the military and civil society. ORG was awarded the Niwano Peace Prize in 2003 for its work on the promotion of disarmament and non-violent methods for resolving conflict.

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German Federal Foreign Office

The German Federal Foreign Office serves the interests of Germany and its citizens in the world working for peace, freedom, democracy and economic and social development around the globe and the preservation natural resources.

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Peacebuilding Commission

Founded in 2006 the Peacebuilding Commission marshals the resources at the disposal of the international community to propose integrated strategies for post-conflict recovery, focusing on reconstruction, institution-building, and sustainable development.

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Institute for Security Studies South Africa

The Institute for Security Studies is non-profit research institute guided by a broad approach to security reflective of the changing nature and origin of threats to human development.

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Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs

The primary objective of Swiss foreign policy is to preserve the independence and well being of the country and works to promote peaceful coexistence among peoples, to combat poverty and to promote human rights, democracy and the careful use of natural resources.

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E3G

E3G is an independent not-for-profit organization that works in the public interest to accelerate the global transition to sustainable development.

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Ihlas Holding

Ihlas Holding’s core businesses are in the media, marketing, and construction and real estate sectors. As part of its social responsibilities, Ihlas is committed to contributing to the education and advancement of youth for a better future. Ihlas schools provide quality education for Turkish citizens as well as for students from abroad.

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Council on Foreign Relations

The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. Founded in 1921, the Council takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

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Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict

Founded in 2002, the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict is an international network of civil society organizations working to build a new international consensus on the prevention of violent conflict and peacebuilding.

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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States. Founded in 1910, its work is nonpartisan and dedicated to achieving practical results.

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Strategic Foresight Group

Strategic Foresight Group is a think tank engaged in anticipating and influencing the future in uncertain times. It produces scenarios, creates policy concepts and facilitates political processes. It advises governments and business leaders and informs the public on future trends as well as discontinuities.

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China Institute of International Studies

Established in 1956 the China Institute for International Studies conducts research on international issues to serve China's diplomacy. The staff consists of senior diplomats, leading area-study specialists and preeminent experts in major fields of foreign affairs.

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