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 The
Network of African Peace-builders (NAPS) is a
continental, multidisciplinary independent,
non-profit, network connecting state and non-state
actors. NAPS was established against the
background of peace building seminars supported by
the Austrian Center for
Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR) and her African
partners through the sponsorship from Austrian
Development Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
The overall objective is
to mainstream peace building conflict prevention
policies into state and non-state policies in order
to have and coherent approach towards peace-building
and conflict prevention. It works in close
collaboration with other national and international
organisations with similar objectives networks and
establishes collaborative partnerships with such
organisations.
Objectives
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Promoting the
science and practice of peace building through
the exchange of knowledge and sharing of
experiences amongst person interested or engaged
in the field of conflict resolution and peace
research.
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Promoting the
collection, compilation and dissemination of
information on peace-building activities in
Africa
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Advancing generally
the science, process and art of peace building
in Africa.
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Co-operating with
other individuals, institutions and
organisations involved in this field in
promoting the objectives of the NAPS.
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Promoting the
culture of peace through proactive conflict
prevention and post conflict peace building
activities.
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