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International
Civilian Peace-keeping and Peace-building Training Program
Peace Center Burg Schlaining
2000/2001 Courses
Sponsored by the Republic of Austria
PEACE CENTER BURG SCHLAINING
The The Peace Center Burg Schlaining, consisting of the Austrian
Study Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR) was founded in September
1982 in Stadtschlaining/Austria as an independent, non-profit and non-partisan
organization. The ASPR aims to contribute to the promotion of peace and peaceful
conflict resolution and to the dissemination of practical ideas for peace,
including its developmental and environment aspects. In order to carry out these
tasks, the ASPR conducts and evaluates research in line with its objectives,
engages in training and education in peace relevant subjects, conducts
scientific courses, and operates a peace library. Several major conferences are
organized each year, including a Summer Academy and a yearly international
meeting of peace researchers on "The State of Peace".
To further help advance its goals, ASPR instituted the European
University Center for Peace Studies (EPU) in 1988. The EPU is an international,
non-governmental organization with UNESCO status operating as a non-profit
organization. Its members include universities, national UNESCO commissions and
peace research institutes which support and promote the EPU in its efforts to
provide a broad framework for international teaching and research activity. The
EPU offers a one semester "Academic Credit and Certificate Program",
as well as the officially recognized postgraduate "Master of Advanced
Studies Program in Peace and Conflict Studies", which runs for
one year.
In 2000 the Peace Center opened the European Museum for Peace and organized the
exhibition of the Federal State of Burgenland "War or Peace - From the Cult
of Violence to a Culture of Peace."
THE
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM In late 1992 the
Austrian government agreed to support the effort of ASPR and EPU to provide the
infrastructure, staff support and expertise for IPT.
The newly emerging conflict situation after the "cold war"
is characterized by a growing number of intra-state conflicts with worldwide
repercussions. This development has led to an increasing challenge for the
conflict resolution capabilities of international organizations, such as the UN,
the OSCE, the EU, and of various NGOs. There is a growing need for civilian
experts who are well prepared for peace-building activities like mediation,
human rights protection and promotion, post-conflict reconstruction, etc.
The basic idea of the program is that regardless to which field
operation civilian personnel will be seconded to, all civilians who are
interested in participating in peace-keeping and peace-building activities
should receive general preparation and function specific preparation. Such
trained personnel will then form a pool of civilian experts to be seconded to
specific field operations according to their special knowledge and skills.
In this regard IPT cooperates closely with United Nations Volunteers
(UNV). UNV is one of the foremost suppliers of experienced professional
personnel in support of the initiatives of governments, non-governmental and
community-based organizations, and of the UN system itself. IPT and UNV agreed
on recruitment of IPT graduates for UNV post assignments.
THE OVERALL DESIGN OF THE PROGRAM The
design of the training program is oriented to four fundamental areas: the
character of the conflicts the participants are to be trained for; the main
functions the participants may fulfil during an operation; the organizations the
participants may be working for; and the personal needs, consciousness, and
experiences of the participants.
The program aims at a transnational, transprofessional and
transorganizational perspective. Faculty is drawn from an international group of
resource persons familiar with UN, OSCE, EU and NGO activities in the realm of
peace-keeping and peace-building. Apart from Austria, participants come from
many other countries with special emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe, Africa,
Asia and Latin America, and particular conflict regions. The language of
instruction is English.
FOUNDATION COURSE (Week 1 and 2) The
foundation course provides the participants with the basics of civilian
involvement in conflict areas. The course takes place over a two-week period and
explores the following principle elements:
Introduction:
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Introduction to the program
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Introduction of participants
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Communication and intercultural understanding
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Nature and function of peace-keeping and peace-building
Strategies of Various Actors in International Conflict Transformation:
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The role of governmental and intergovernmental organizations
in civilian peace-keeping and peace-building
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The role of NGOs in peace-building
Human Rights Protection:
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History and concept of human rights, promotion, fact finding,
and monitoring
Project Planning and Project Management:
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Identifying needs, setting up a project
Workshop on Conflict Transformation:
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Nature and function of conflict
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Various forms of conflict intervention (i.e. facilitation and
mediation)
Case Studies on Particular Conflicts:
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Analysis of conflict situations
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Analysis of the activities and strategies of a UN mission,
and various intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental actors involved
in the respective area
Stresstraining and Traumawork:
Gender Aspects in Peace-building
Excursion to the Austrian Military Academy:
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Cooperation with the military and security issues
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Mine awareness training
The Role of CIVPOL
Practical Exercises
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Radio communication and map reading, four wheel drive
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Complex simulation exercise
Evaluation of the Course
SPECIALIZATION COURSES (Week 3 and 4)
Two-weeks function-specific specialization courses provide in-depth
training in one of the major functions of peace-builders:Election Observation
and Assistance (e.g. concepts and practice of democracy, elections and election
observation in various societies)
Empowerment for Political Participation (e.g. democratic
institution building, relationship between state and civic initiatives,
promotion of personal political engagement)
Human Rights Protection and Promotion (e.g. definition and
concept of human rights, cultural differences, fact finding, promotion,
monitoring, and technical assistance)
Humanitarian Assistance (e.g. dilemmas and political
implications, delivering emergency help - food aid, water and sanitation, health
care)
Information Dissemination: (e.g. acquisition and distribution
of information in crisis regions, communication among the actors in the field,
dealing with political instrumentalization of the media)
Post-conflict Reconstruction (e.g. reconstruction,
repatriation, rehabilitation, dealing with trauma and shock, rebuilding civil
society)
Conflict Management (e.g. facilitation, mediation,
negotiation, arbitration)
Morning classes 9.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Afternoon classes 3.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Subject to changes.
METHODOLOGY OF THE PROGRAM The
methodology that forms the design of the program is based on information,
interaction, reflection, and integration. Information is given about conditions
and functions of civilian engagement in conflict regions as well as about
organizations involved in conflict transformation efforts. Special emphasis is
placed on information about UN and OSCE bodies and their relation to other
governmental and non-governmental actors. The lecturers invited for the IPT
Course combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience. For information
the case study approach is primarily used and focus is given especially on
recent peace-keeping and peace-building activities. In exercises, such as case
analysis of conflict escalation and de-escalation, and through interactive
simulations, role-plays, etc., participants practice conflict analysis skills
and gain experimental knowledge of various concepts. Role-plays and simulation
exercises aim at improving the communication skills and thus promote
intercultural understanding. Basic information about organizations and
organizational structures relevant to peace-building and peace-keeping
operations are available respectively recommended in advance to help the
participants prepare for the lectures.
COST OF PARTICIPATION The
cost of participation comes to 8 000.-- ATS per week.* The amount covers tuition,
educational materials, and full board accommodation in a single room with bath.
It does not cover the cost for beverages and laundry. The Austrian government
is likely to cover the cost of participation for participants coming from
developing countries and reform states according to OECD criteria. Applicants
who would like to apply for such a support have to indicate this in the
respective section of the application form and give reasons for that in their
application essay. However, there is no possibility to get financial support for
travel expenses. Likewise, there is no way to take over the cost of insurance
which is required by the Austrian embassies in most African and Asian countries.
Especially in these countries visa applications may take several weeks.
Austrian civil servants may ask their respective institution to pay the cost of
participation.* The above information was correct at the time of printing and is
subject to change.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES Prospective
participants should use the attached application form and send it with the
required accompanying materials as soon as possible. Applicants will be informed
of the decision of the admissions board after the application deadline of the
respective course they have applied for.
Preference will be given to applications for participation in an immediate
sequence of foundation and specialization courses. The participation in a
foundation course is a precondition for the participation in a specialization
course. Please mail the attached application form and all supplementary
documents to:
AUSTRIAN STUDY CENTER FOR PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION - ASPR
A-7461 Stadtschlaining / Burg, Austria
Tel.: +43-3355-2498, Fax: +43-3355-2662, E-mail: ipt@aspr.ac.at
Website: http://www.aspr.ac.atPlease attach:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Recent photograph
3. English health certificate indicating current state of health
4. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of two persons whom we may contact as
personal references
5. Application essay of 300 words. Please write in English your reasons for
applying to this program, your main fields of interests in the program, and how
you hope to benefit from the program
6. Photocopy of driving license
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