Fernando Sarmiento Santander is a researcher on peace initiatives at CINEP, where he is currently the coordinator for the Citizenship, Development and Peace Team. Since 1997 he has focused on peace mobilisation in Colombia, specialising in social management, political participation, conflict resolution and international humanitarian law. He also has experience in strengthening local peacebuilding initiatives.

Fernando Sarmiento Santander is a contributor to our Accord publication series and not a staff member of Conciliation Resources. The views expressed in the publication are their own and do not reflect the position of Conciliation Resources. We cannot share contributors' contact details.