Summer Institute on Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR)
Designed a three- and four-week experiential, residential institute for graduate students and young professional to apply conflict analysis and peacebuilding theory to practice. ACT partnered with Nur University in Bolivia (2005-2007) and the Center for Research on Intergroup Relations and Conflict Resolution at the University of Indonesia University (2006) to deliver each IPCR program. One hundred students from the U.S., Bolivia, Indonesia and around the world participated in IPCR. Participant teams conducted local field research and developed recommendations for addressing specific conflict and peacebuilding issues. Several of the recommendations were subsequently implemented by some participants and local community-based organizations.
“In addition to gaining a basic understanding of conflict analysis and a set of practical skills applicable to a variety of fields, I truly benefited from having access to real-world practitioners and the exposure to an insider’s view of regional conflicts. IPCR is practical, hands-on, and highly recommended for anyone interested in pursuing a professional career in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, or related fields.”