Knowledge Resources

A concise and original introduction to the key concepts around Northern Ireland peace process. How were negotiations structured and why were they structured in that way? A must read for all practitioners and for those who want to become inspired.

The South African peace process has inspired many. It not only ended decades of apartheid but also reshaped the country's political and social landscape. How did South Africans structure complexity and inclusivity? What were the key elements that made the process work?

A brokered agreement that has ended one of the most violent conflicts in Europe. Who were the actors that designed the process and how did they reach an agreement? An example of intense mediation and shuttle diplomacy without a real process.

This section displays how principles of a solution have evolved in successive negotiation periods, between 1992 to 2017. It also displays the main provisions in relation to the structure of the state, showcasing the status of constituent states, the relationship between the federal government and the constituent states and the cooperation between them.

This section displays how the executive, legislature and judiciary powers have been negotiated and evolved in successive negotiation periods between 1992 to 2017. It also displays how the federal and constituent State competencies along with decision making and effective participation was structured in federal bodies and instruments as well as in independent committees and institutions.

This section presents the mapping of arrangements concerning Security and Guarantees in successive negotiation periods from 1992 to 2017. It covers the key provisions, structures, management, and implementation of security arrangements. As the issue of security is closely linked to the Treaties of Guarantee and Alliance, the section also records the relevant provisions of these treaties, which form part of the 1960 Agreement.

This section displays the property arrangements and remedies in different negotiation periods. It also displays, proposals for territorial adjustments since 1977 showcasing the percentages proposed by the sides as well as the UN. It also displays the proposals for mechanisms and arrangements for relocation and resettlement along with the phasing of territorial adjustments in successive negotiation periods.

This section displays the main provisions of the elements of a strategic agreement which became known as Guterres Framework. It also displays a mapping of the progress of 2015-2017 negotiations process on several chapters and issues covering agreements, near convergences and outstanding issues.