United Nations mediation in Yemen’s transition process after the country’s president stepped down in 2012 was crucial in avoiding broader conflict, according to a report published this month by the International Peace Institute.
Devex spoke to author and Overseas Development Institute humanitarian policy group research fellow Steven Zyck about his findings, and how the lessons learned can be used by global development professionals delivering conflict resolution on a smaller scale.
Here are his top six guidelines:
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Gabriella Jóźwiak@GabriellaJ
Gabriella Jóźwiak is an award-winning journalist based in London. Her work on issues and policies affecting children and young people in developing countries and the U.K. has been published in national newspapers and magazines. Having worked in-house for domestic and international development charities, Jóźwiak has a keen interest in organizational development, and has worked as a journalist in several countries across West Africa and South America.
