Evaluation and Assessment of Poverty and Conflict Interventions: Indonesia Case Study

Preliminary results from the survey do not provide strong support for the idea that increased economic interactions and stronger livelihoods promote peace. In contrast, findings from the focus group discussions show that communities recognize the economic benefits of peace and feel a strong incentive to maintain that peace. The findings point to important considerations in peacebuilding program design, including the necessity of crafting economic development interventions in way that promotes mutually beneficial cooperation rather than competition and the relevance of trust-building measures to develop the relationships that permit trade and business to flourish.