In the shifting global order, the number of mediation actors is growing. Peacemaking is becoming more fragmented rather than being unified under the existing multilateral frameworks. This trend is accompanied by a parallel evolution in the discourse and practice of mediation. The growing diversity of actors and perspectives calls for deeper exchanges and understanding of peacemaking approaches among the diversifying group of mediation actors, including regional and multilateral actors.
Supporting multilateral peacemaking
CMI works closely with multilateral organisations involved in peacemaking. We provide independent, expert, solution-oriented advisory support to multilateral frameworks and actors. We also contribute to shaping peace mediation priorities, actions and policymaking of major regional and international actors.
We harness long-term partnerships with multilateral actors, most notably with the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), African Union (AU), the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). We also work closesly with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Intergovernmental Authority on DeveIopment (IGAD) in Eastern Africa.
Policy and Practice
CMI’s policy and practice efforts are rooted in the lessons learned from CMI’s experience in different contexts and thematic areas, the legacy of President Martti Ahtisaari, and CMI’s extensive international partnerships and networks. To respond to the fragmentation of peacemaking efforts, CMI works to strengthen the connectivity between traditional and emerging conflict resolution actors, bridging gaps in mediation frameworks and policies.
CMI’s support has contributed to the policies and practices of key international and regional conflict prevention and resolution actors. These include the UN peacebuilding architecture, EU Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and mediation and conflict prevention in Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and the OSCE frameworks.
