Conflict Frameworks — Activity Summary

On December 18th , 2002, Drs. Paul Collier (World Bank), Monty Marshall (Center for International Development & Conflict Management, University of Maryland) and Mohammed Abu-Nimer (American University, School of International Service) met with several USAID staff for a round-table discussion of factors which determine civil conflict and potential areas for intervention.

Among the topics discussed were the importance of economic opportunity in enabling and sustaining conflict, recent trends and the role of grievance and local concerns in conflict management, the role of institutions and the need for greater accountability and evaluation.

Approximately 25 USAID staff participated.