Robert J. Berg was the founding chair of evaluation for the OECD/DAC and a senior adviser to UNICEF, UNDP, UNESCO, and the UN Economic Commission for Africa. He has chaired peacebuilding non-profits in the United States and the United Kingdom. His work has led to significant legislation and new funding.
Robert J. Berg
Founding chair of evaluation for the OECD/DAC and former senior adviser to UNICEF, UNDP, UNESCO, and the UN Economic Commission for Africa
Content by Robert J. Berg
Commentary
A new paradigm for building peace
Conflict is rising, institutions are strained, and fragmented interventions yield fragile gains. Robert J. Berg and Chair of the ELN, Lord Des Browne, propose a nationally led, evidence-based peacebuilding paradigm that scales beyond pilots and designs interventions to achieve lasting impact. Core elements include citizen-driven diagnostics, alignment with key public policies, police and military reform where necessary, investment in education and media, and the responsible use of technology. To catalyse this shift, they propose an International Fund for Peace.