On Peacebuilding and Inclusion

International Peacebuilding and the Emerging inclusivity Norm
Co-authored with Tim Donais In Third World Quarterly,
July 2016
This paper draws on constructivist theory to assess the contemporary debate around inclusion within peacebuilding and statebuilding processes, and on inclusivity as an emerging norm within international policy processes. It reflects on the issues through the case of the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, and makes the case that the inclusivity agenda marks a significant shift towards fulling a longstanding commitment to respecting national ownership of peace-building processes. Please contact me if you would like a copy of this, at erin.mccandless@gmail.com
Co-authored with Tim Donais In Third World Quarterly,
July 2016
This paper draws on constructivist theory to assess the contemporary debate around inclusion within peacebuilding and statebuilding processes, and on inclusivity as an emerging norm within international policy processes. It reflects on the issues through the case of the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, and makes the case that the inclusivity agenda marks a significant shift towards fulling a longstanding commitment to respecting national ownership of peace-building processes. Please contact me if you would like a copy of this, at erin.mccandless@gmail.com

Safeguarding Inclusivity and the Role of Civil Society in Conflict Affected States: Lessons from the New Deal and SDG Implementation
March 1, 2016 - Room document for a session on this topic in the 2015 World Bank's Fragility, Violence and Conflict Forum
This report examines the nature and role of civil society in countries affected by conflict and fragility with the aim of contributing to policy discussions around inclusivity in peacemaking and peacebuilding processes. It reviews evidence around why inclusivity matters and reflects on lessons around the role of civil society in the New Deal process to date, and, considers potential entry points for ensuring meaningful inclusion of civil society in the effective implementation of Agenda 2030.
March 1, 2016 - Room document for a session on this topic in the 2015 World Bank's Fragility, Violence and Conflict Forum
This report examines the nature and role of civil society in countries affected by conflict and fragility with the aim of contributing to policy discussions around inclusivity in peacemaking and peacebuilding processes. It reviews evidence around why inclusivity matters and reflects on lessons around the role of civil society in the New Deal process to date, and, considers potential entry points for ensuring meaningful inclusion of civil society in the effective implementation of Agenda 2030.