{"id":3505,"date":"2026-09-07T12:47:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T11:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.relationalpeacebuilding.org\/?page_id=3505"},"modified":"2026-09-07T12:47:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T11:47:48","slug":"relational-peacebuilding-methodology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.relationalpeacebuilding.org\/ko\/relational-peacebuilding-methodology\/","title":{"rendered":"Relational Peacebuilding Methodology"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"> <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br>Dr Jeremy Ive, Senior Advisor \u00a9 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The missing link between development and security.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Across the political divides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future-orientated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Based on shared principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Tracks of Peace Facilitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tracks One, Two, and Three:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Not mutually exclusive<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reinforce one another<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track One:<\/strong> High-level facilitation among those in positions of top leadership. Addresses the immediate steps required to be put into place for a peace settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track Two:<\/strong> Intermediate-level facilitation on a low-profile basis. Middle-distance in its focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track Three:<\/strong> More specific focus: a region or locality, and\/or single issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track Two Peacebuilding: Two Functions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catalysts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Build background trust to resolve sticking points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consensus-Builders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop and disseminate a common framework for peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Initial NPI Conference March 1987<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Document setting out constitutional alternatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants across racial and political divides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Newick Park Initiative (NPI) on South Africa: Consultations 1987 &#8211; 1991<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Secret Track One Processes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Between\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Senior Afrikaners and ANC outside SA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SA Government and Mandela inside SA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Relational Audit of NPI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 Relational Principles<\/strong> (see <em>The Relational Lens<\/em>, Cambridge University Press, 2016):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parity:<\/strong> Mutual recognition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Directness:<\/strong> Quality communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuity:<\/strong> Unfolded over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiplexity:<\/strong> Breadth of knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commonality:<\/strong> Shared goals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Elements of Relational Peacebuilding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shared principles<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key people<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safe and neutral venue<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A series of meetings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consensus built<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transmitted to political leaders<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Confidential but not secret: Chatham House rule.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application: 7 Key Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Confidential Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chatham House Rule<\/strong> | Safe space to facilitate sustainable consultations | Attend in personal capacities | Supportive consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Maintaining Neutrality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non-partisan identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal capacities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neutrality in funding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Relational Principles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Treat<\/strong> all as equals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitate<\/strong> direct communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commit<\/strong> to a sustained process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourage<\/strong> grasp of background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus<\/strong> on shared values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Partnership &amp; Complementary Roles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leverage FSF&#8217;s political access&#8230; to act as a catalyst for initial dialogue while&#8230; using consensus-builders who help develop common frameworks for peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Catalysts: Mapping the Range of Actors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Listening-first approach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In touch with the principals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building personal trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Consensus-Building: Bridging the Gap &#8211; MCD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with practical cooperation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish a &#8220;middle-distance&#8221; focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitating &#8220;middle-distance&#8221; structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research-led dialogue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Defining Long-Term Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resolution of &#8220;sticking points&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Platform creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustained dialogue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary: Process vs. Objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Process Step<\/th><th>Catalyst<\/th><th>Consensus-Builder<\/th><th>Realisation Objective<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>\ubaa9\ud45c<\/strong><\/td><td>Open a secure, low-profile channel<\/td><td>Establish a shared framework<\/td><td>Smooth transition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Operational Mode<\/strong><\/td><td>High confidentiality<\/td><td>Research-led<\/td><td>Transmitting pre-negotiated frameworks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Focus Areas<\/strong><\/td><td>Resolving sticking points<\/td><td>Weighing constitutional alternatives<\/td><td>Implementing resilient, pre-agreed structures<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr Jeremy Ive, Senior Advisor \u00a9 2026 Core Principles The missing link between development and security. Three Tracks of Peace Facilitation Tracks One, Two, and Three: Track One: High-level facilitation among those in positions of top leadership. Addresses the immediate steps required to be put into place for a peace settlement. Track Two: Intermediate-level facilitation&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.relationalpeacebuilding.org\/ko\/relational-peacebuilding-methodology\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\ub354 \ubcf4\uae30 &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Relational Peacebuilding Methodology<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3505","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relationalpeacebuilding.org\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3505","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relationalpeacebuilding.org\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relationalpeacebuilding.org\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relationalpeacebuilding.org\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.relationalpeacebuilding.org\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3505"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.relationalpeacebuilding.org\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3505\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3513,"href":"https:\/\/www.relationalpeacebuilding.org\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3505\/revisions\/3513"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.relationalpeacebuilding.org\/ko\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}