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Are We Making a Difference is a remarkable undertaking in aim, scope, and possibilities for the future. Are We Making a Difference takes on the responsibility of interrogating the myriad tensions involved in ascertaining effectiveness in peacekeeping to record initiatives and provide a foundation for further (re)considerations of what effectiveness means and how it can be measured and activated for the good of the communities it serves. This collection offers a stunning and provocative array of chapters representing local and globe efforts from experts who are scholars, donors, policy-makers, and/or practitioners. By dismantling peacebuilding myths and grappling with seemingly unsurmountable challenges, Are We Making a Difference inspires readers to hope for peace.--Patrice Buzzanell, distinguished professor, University of South Florida

Are We Making a Difference? is a book that the peacebuilding field has been waiting for a long time. It not only provides an important review of the progress made in monitoring and evaluation in the field over the last 20 years, it also asks the critical, difficult questions that must be confronted if we are to continue to make progress in the next 20 years.--Andrew Blum, PhD, executive director and professor of practice, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego Are We Making a Difference is a remarkable undertaking in aim, scope, and possibilities for the future. Are We Making a Difference takes on the responsibility of interrogating the myriad tensions involved in ascertaining effectiveness in peacekeeping to record initiatives and provide a foundation for further (re)considerations of what effectiveness means and how it can be measured and activated for the good of the communities it serves. This collection offers a stunning and provocative array of chapters representing local and globe efforts from experts who are scholars, donors, policy-makers, and/or practitioners. By dismantling peacebuilding myths and grappling with seemingly unsurmountable challenges, Are We Making a Difference inspires readers to hope for peace.--Patrice Buzzanell, distinguished professor, University of South Florida

Are We Making a Difference is a remarkable undertaking in aim, scope, and possibilities for the future. Are We Making a Difference takes on the responsibility of interrogating the myriad tensions involved in ascertaining effectiveness in peacekeeping to record initiatives and provide a foundation for further (re)considerations of what effectiveness means and how it can be measured and activated for the good of the communities it serves. This collection offers a stunning and provocative array of chapters representing local and globe efforts from experts who are scholars, donors, policy-makers, and/or practitioners. By dismantling peacebuilding myths and grappling with seemingly unsurmountable challenges, Are We Making a Difference inspires readers to hope for peace.--Patrice Buzzanell, Distinguished Professor, University of South Florida Are We Making a Difference? is a book that the peacebuilding field has been waiting for a long time. It not only provides an important review of the progress made in monitoring and evaluation in the field over the last 20 years, it also asks the critical, difficult questions that must be confronted if we are to continue to make progress in the next 20 years.--Andrew Blum, PhD, executive director and professor of practice, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego

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About the Editors Stacey L. Connaughton is an associate professor in the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University. Her research examines leadership and identification in geographically distributed contexts, particularly as these issues relate to virtual teams/organizations, political parties, and peacebuilding. Jasmine R. Linabary is a researcher, educator, and consultant whose work centers on issues of safety and inclusive participation in digital and physical spaces. Contributors Tiwalade Adekunle, Isabel Aguilar Umaña, Susan H. Allen, Tanya Ansahta Garnett, Marcel Arsenault, Yara M. Asi, Allyson Bachta, Nell Bolton, Caroline Brooks, Stacey L. Connaughton, Alice Coulibaly, Alexa Courtney, Bijaya Dahal, Soledad Granada, Melanie Greenberg, Bob Groelsema, Fadi Hallisso, Thomas Hill, Kristina Hook, Rick Jones, Scarlett Kassimatis, Michael L. Kent, Ilam Khan, Dimitri Kotsiras, Elizabeth Laruni, Adrienne Lemon, Jasmine R. Linabary, Jenna J. Lindeke, Camila Linneman, Stuart Moir, Michael Papa, Jeffrey Pugh, Jason Quinn, Meghana Rawat, Megan Renoir, Karen Ross, Conor Seyle, Zahid Shahab Ahmed, Steve Sheamer, Katerina Siira, Ruth Simpson, Nicole Stoumen, Michael Sweigart, Margarita Tadevosyan, Maureen Taylor, Zach Tilton, Khan Zeb

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