Strengthening Local Conflict Prevention in Asia and the Pacific

The continued presence of localized conflicts throughout Asia and the Pacific underscores the need to scale up proven approaches to prevention. The Asia Foundation and its partners have played critical roles in managing tensions and informing broader responses through supporting local-level action. Drawing on the extensive experience of The Asia Foundation and its partners across the region, Strengthening Local Conflict Prevention in Asia and the Pacific distills key lessons, emerging trends, and practical recommendations for building community-driven approaches to peace. Based on comparative analysis of conflict prevention programs and direct engagement with local partners, it sets out what works, where challenges remain, and what donors and practitioners can do differently to better support sustainable responses at the local level.