Michael Frank Alar is a consultant on conflict transformation, dialogue and peace processes. Currently he consults for the World Bank’s Fragility, Conflict and Violence team in the Philippines and he has also consulted for the UNFPA on Youth, Peace and Security and worked on the Mindanao peace process. Michael holds an MA in International Peace Studies (Japan), an Advanced Specialist Degree in Peace and Development Studies (Spain), and a diploma in Islamic Studies and Interfaith Relations (India).

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