Fredsbygge
Fredsbygge refers to processes and activities aimed at creating sustainable peace after periods of armed conflict. It encompasses political, economic, social, and security measures designed to prevent a relapse into violence and to lay the foundations for stable governance and development. In Norwegian usage, fredsbygge is closely related to fredsbygging and to the English term "peacebuilding."
The scope includes implementing peace agreements, security sector reform, rule-of-law and human rights protection, electoral assistance,
Key actors are national governments, international organizations such as the United Nations and regional bodies, non-governmental
History and approach: the concept rose to prominence after the Cold War, emphasizing sustained engagement beyond
Criticisms and challenges include potential external bias, imposition of external models, and neglect of local institutions
See also: peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction, transitional justice, reconciliation.