Countries suffering from conflict or political tension are very much dependent on successful peacebuilding interventions that would be geared towards preventing a relapse into conflict and ensuring sustainable peace and development. Key ingredients for effective interventions in the aftermath of conflict include the provision of basic safety and security, an inclusive political process, the provision of essential services, restoration of core government functions and economic revitalization.



ESCWA, in collaboration with the Arab Institute for Training and Research for Statistics (AITRS), are organizing two back-to-back meetings; the 1st Meeting for the Steering Committee and Workshop on Progress of Societies at the Kempinski Hotel in Amman from 3 to 4 October 2008.