Understanding the Conversation About Peacebuilding: An Analysis of Organizational Communications

Publisher: Alliance for Peacebuilding & Partners Global

Publication date: September 2020

Abstract:

A follow-up report was recently released by the Frameworks Institute, as a part of our Narratives For Peace initiative, together with member PartnersGlobal, Understanding the Conversation About Peacebuilding: An Analysis of Organizational Communications. Read the attached report for an overview of how the field is currently “framing” peacebuilding in the US and some initial recommendations to improve how we communicate about peace more effectively.

Recommendation #1: Explain what peacebuilding involves in clear and accessible terms;

Recommendation #2: Always make the case for peacebuilding, not just against military action; and

Recommendation #3: Tell a consistent story about why peacebuilding matters.

Additional research is currently in the works to test specific messaging frames for peacebuilding that we look forward to releasing in 2021. If you would like to reflect together more about this initiative directly with the research team, sign up for the AfP conference and attend the session on Narratives for Peace!

Authors:

Daniel Busso, EdD, Director of Research

Mia Aassar, BA, Research Analyst

Andrew Volmert, PhD, Vice President of Research