This report aims to generate more understanding of what works and what does not when it comes to armed violence reduction and prevention (AVRP), to stimulate further evaluation and to contribute to more effective and efficient policies and programmes.

Report on the seminar ‘Expanding the Civilian Role in Peace Operations: Assessing Progress and Addressing Gaps’, held on 18–19 April 2011 in Rio de Janeiro.

This short report features an array of tried and tested innovations from Brazil that could have applicability for Haiti as it regains its footing after the devastating January 2010 earthquake.