About BEFORE

BEFORE is a joint project between the Alliance for Peacebuilding and swisspeace. It was established by a group of renowned conflict experts and organizations engaged in conflict research. Swisspeace took over BEFORE's secretariat functions in 2008.  Unlike any other conflict prevention work, BEFORE links political early warning signs with a quick, independent, flexible and holistic response action. Built upon and focused on partnerships, BEFORE connects local stakeholders and international or transnational organizations with the purpose of preventing violent conflicts before they even begin. As a bridge between international and local and regional actors, BEFORE catalyzes continuous action to prevent potential violent conflict. Currently the BEFORE Project is engaged in Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.


Read more about the BEFORE Project, visit our website.