Peace-building and economic development

The private sector’s ability to prosper is imperative to job creation and investments necessary for human security. Armed conflict and post-conflict situations constitute severe constraints on economic life and present a hostile environment to business and investments. Economic analysts, however, seriously argued that the positive connections between the role and needs of the private sector and peaceful development are however still less explored. Considering the multiple risks and associated high costs of violence, a peaceful development and improved socio-economic conditions typically converge with the self-interest of businesses with a lo…