Conflict Transformation Project

In 2007 and 2008, we created a Conflict Transformation Project, together with a range of partners, as part of our ongoing work to promote good relations in Belfast. The scheme was designed to help encourage cross-agency dialogue on the principles of conflict transformation, and develop a common agenda to implement a good relations plan for the city.

Our partners included:

The Conflict Transformation Project received funding from the Belfast Local Strategy Partnership, under Measure 3.1 of the European Union Programme for Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland 2000-2006.

Research

Although the project has now ended, you may find the following research documents useful:


Houses A study exploring mobility and connectivity in Belfast

Published: June 2008
Summary: This piece of research looks at the issues of connectivity and mobility in Belfast and provides suggestions on opportunities to help resolve some of the issues around segregation in the city.

Planning Good Relations and Local Area Planning

Published: 2008
Summary: This piece of research looks at the links between good relations and local area planning in Belfast. It compares existing research and uses case studies and interviews to see where and how a spatial planning framework can contribute positively to the management and development of a post-conflict city.

Botanic Gardens Sharing and Interaction in Public spaces in Belfast

Published: 2008
Summary: This piece of research looks at what defines 'shared space' in Belfast and how people move around the city. Laganside, Castlecourt, Botanic Park and the Waterworks Park are looked at in case studies.

Leisure services The Implications of Providing Services in a Divided City

Published: 2008
Summary: This piece of research looks at the implications of providing services in a divided society. Services include housing, education, health and youth, as well as leisure and community services.

Image: Good Relations work Good Practice in Conflict Transformation

Published: 2008
Summary: This piece of research looks at a number of case studies which focus on good relations work that has been developed by or supported by statutory agencies.

Image: A Shared Future A Shared Future

Published: March 2005 by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
Summary: This document contains the Government's policy and strategic framework for good relations in Northern Ireland. It also contains a set of objectives and a number of sections setting out how the Government hopes to tackle certain issues.