The Mediation Support Project (MSP) supports mediators and conflict parties in gaining knowledge and skills for effective peace negotiations.

News

• New publication: FDFA and MSP. Dealing with the Past in Peace Mediation. Peace Mediation Essentials, MSP. September 2009. Download 

• New publication: Mason, Simon and David Lanz: Mehrwert oder Leerlauf? Der "Whole of Government"-Ansatz der Schweiz in Sudan. In: Wenger Andreas, Victor Mauer and Daniel Trachsel (eds.): Bulletin 2009 zur schweizerischen Sicherheitspolitik. Zurich: Center for Security Studies, ETH Zurich, 2009, pp. 57-82. Download.

• The Mediation Support Project MSP contributed to the successful implementation of a capacity building project for Afghan decision-makers in Berlin. MSP was involved in the development of the course curriculum and teaching in order to improve Good Governance and mediation skills of the participants. In July, the project brought together leaders from both state administration and civil society to jointly study methods of conflict management and the building of transparent structures. It is financed by the German Foreign Ministry and run by the Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance in cooperation with the Institute for Conflict Management of the European University Viadrina Frankfurt.

• New publication: Jennifer Giroux, David Lanz & Damiano Sguaitamatti: The Tormented Triangle: The Regionalisation of conflict in Sudan, Chad and the Central African Republic. Working Paper No. 47, Crisis States Research Centre, London School of Economics, April 2009. Download.

• New publication: David Lanz: Gerechtigkeit oder Frieden. In: Der Bund, 14 April 2009. Download.