Peacebuilding is the collective effort that aims to establish and sustain long-term peace in societies that have experienced conflict or are at risk of conflict. It involves a comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of violence and promoting reconciliation between conflicting parties. Peacebuilding is a process that involves a wide range of activities designed to prevent recurrence of conflict and lay the foundations for sustainable peace. It includes procedures such as Mediation, Reconciliation, Institution Building, Economic Development, Social Cohesion, Disarmament, Human Rights and Justice, Reforms, Civil Society Participation, and Early Warning and Prevention.

• Lederach, J. P. (1997). Building peace: Sustainable reconciliation in divided societies. United States Institute of Peace Press.