What Others are Saying about the Network (Add your Own Comments)

The Peace and Collaborative Development Network is an open source for networking, resources, and exploring the fields of peacebuilding, conflict resolution, development, human rights, and more. We are constantly developing the sitek and also seeking feedback on how the site may have impacted you. Below please find feedback from some members. To see additional feeedback and make your own comments, visit the feedback discussion.

FEEDBACK ON THE NETWORK

Dr. Jacob Bercovitch, Professor of International Relations,University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Web sites on conflict, as indeed on any other aspect of human endeavor, have proliferated in the last few years. So much so, that at times one is left all too bewildered by the vast array of possible sources on what is new in the field of conflict. To my mind, one web site truly stands above all others, and that is the Peace and Development Network. This site offers the most comprehensive information on what is happening in the discipline, on new books, new sources of funding, and new fellowships. In fact it offers information on just about every aspect of conflict. It is also wonderfully interdisciplinary. It will appeal to the scholar, practitioner and students of psychology as well as those from history, political science and sociology. It is well organized, it has a great number of features that make it user friendly. It brings you into contact with like minded people in every part of the world. I have learned a lot from it, and I daresay so will others. It is a wonderful and comprehensive resource. I urge you to use it, and do so now

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Tim Hicks, Director, Master's degree program in Conflict and Dispute Resolution, University of Oregon

The primary benefit to me has been as a source of information on a wide range of current activities, publications, initiatives, jobs, etc. related to the fields of peace and conflict resolution. In addition to helping me keep informed, some of the information is of direct use for our students.

Secondarily, and equally as important, I think that the networking, linkages, and community-building that the network can foster is of great service.
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Professor Fred Dubee, Senior Advisor, UN Global Compact

First a note of admiration and appreciation. It is impossible to estimate the importance and value of participating in the Peace and Collaborative Development Network.

Personally I find the new research and new information the most valuable to my work as a student, explorer, researcher, writer and teacher.

But even more important is the rich information, insights and opportunities I can share with others in the various networks that have accepted me as a participant.

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Ethan Finley, Ph.D. candidate, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University

The Peace and Collaborative Development Network has been and continues to be the single best resource for me as a peacebuilder, online or otherwise. The number of quality connections I have made, both with work/research opportunities and with other individuals in the field, has been tremendous. I find the network to be absolutely invaluable and unrivaled for professionals in the fields of conflict resolution, peacebuilding, development, and human rights.

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Fabian Schuttenberg, Academy for Conflict Transformation, Germany

We are a training institution offering courses and trainings for civil peace service personnel. Located in Bonn, we are quite well known in Germany and some neighbouring countries. Being a member of the network helps us, to inform peace workers, scholars, and other interested people abroad about our institution and our offers who would usually be hard to reach for us. In that way, the network creates benefits not only for us but also for those interested in acquiring practical skills for conflict transformation.

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Dr. Carolyne Ashton, Senior Research Assoc., Inst. Learning Team
Search for Common Ground, Washington, DC

I have found the site very useful for keeping up with what is going on in the field. I especially appreciate that things come my way on this site that I would never have thought of looking into, e.g., manuals and some topics that are outside of my direct work area.

As the editor of an internal newsletter for Search for Common Ground staff, I highlight, in the newsletter, the announcements that are particularly related to our work in media, youth, governance, etc. I do not have a way of tracking if anyone follows up on them, but staff often thank me for including a specific one of interest to them. I have also encouraged our staff around the world to join the site, and many have.

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Erin Oldynski, Student, Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Waterloo, Canada

The Peace and Collaborative Development Network has been a great way for me to find out about various development related internships and academic events. Specifically, earlier this month I participated in the Institute for Humane Studies' "Poverty and Prosperity" seminar at the University of California, Berkeley. I found out about this seminar through this network. Also, I will be participating in the New York Union Semester in New York City - an academic and internship program which focuses on labor unions. I also found out about this through the network. Keep up the great work!

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Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., Adjunct Faculty, George Mason University,Arlington, VA http://teachforpeace.blogspot.com
The Peace and Collaborative Development Network is essential. It is the most multi-sector and international network I have yet come across. Being a member has enabled me to connect with resources, research and, most importantly, colleagues worldwide. It is applicable to any sector of peace building, from peace education to non-proliferation. I visit at least several times a week to find new discussions, publications and projects in the field.

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Maria Lucia Zapata, Balsillie Fellow, Ph.D. Candidate, Balsillie School of International Affairs
Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada
The Network is an important tool for any person -newcomer or professional- interested in peacebuilding, human rights and development. The network is constantly sending information about scholarships, reports, discussions, events, training and news around the globe. etc. It has allowed me to meet new colleagues in the field, and to access information (reports, videos) that otherwise I wouldn't be able to find. I personally recommend this network to friends and colleagues, not only because it is a good network, but because it is trustworthy.

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Ping Ping Worakate, Project Coordinator, Peace Revolution, Thailand
Like Peace Revolution, this network is a very significant platform where we meet like-minded peace activists from around the world. Knowing such key persons from different organizations helps in networking to a much wider and deeper level. Also, the immense source of information such as peace events, fellowships, grants, or updated news give us insightful perspective of what going-on in the world. This is truly an amazing hub of peace activists and educators who are prompt to react to the fast changing environment.
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