Peacebuilding NGO Supporting People Affected by Conflict
Accord ISSUE
25
April 2014
Legitimacy and peace processes
The legitimacy of a peace process refers to how much public support there is for it - legitimacy is the bedrock of a peaceful society. But in conflict, there are often diverse and divergent opinions. This Accord looks at 15 case studies to show the practical ways that legitimacy can contribute to building more sustainable peace.