Veronica Stratford-Tuke is head of peace economies at International Alert. She oversees work on economies that support lasting solutions to violence, including through business and investment. Prior to this, Veronica worked for the U.K. government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with over a decade of experience in policy, programming, and research on conflict and governance.
Economies that build peace create a “peace dividend” by increasing cooperation and raising the cost of violence. This results in greater social cohesion, trust, and cooperation.
