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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.
Thematic areas
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Reconciliation and
traditional methods of conflict resolution and
transformation.
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Early warning and
implication on conflict prevention.
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Disarmament,
Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR)
Activities
The activities of NAPS
are based on the variety and diversity of the
educational and professional background of its
members.
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Organise
conferences, workshops, seminars and symposia on
peace building.
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Provide consultancy
services as well as professional and technical
assistance to mediators and facilitators on
conflicts.
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Research, document
and disseminate on African conflicts
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Identify, encourage
and publicise traditional African best practices
in conflict resolution and peace building.
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Develop and
administer a directory and database on African
conflicts and conflicts practitioners.
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Establish and
maintain an early warning system
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Undertake conflict
prevention and peace building activities
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Disseminate a
biannual newsletter on peace building activities
Membership
There are two categories
of membership
Ordinary Membership
This is open to those
who have participated in the past Austrian Study
Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR)
peace-building foundation courses in Africa.
Membership registration fee is US$25 (twenty five
dollars) an in annual subscription fee is US$25
(twenty five dollars)
Affiliate Membership
This is open to
individuals, institutions or organisations that have
contributed substantially to peace-building,
conflict resolution and peace research. Affiliate
membership registration fee is U.S $50 (fifty
dollars) and annual fee is US$100 (one hundred
dollars) for individuals, and registration fee is
US$100(one hundred dollars) for institutions and
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