The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is a civil society initiative, based in South Africa, specialising in conflict management, analysis and prevention on the African continent. ACCORD’s primary aim is to influence political developments by bringing conflict resolution, dialogue and institutional development to the forefront as an alternative to armed violence and protracted conflict.ACCORD’s work involves interventions in conflict situations in Africa through mediation and negotiation, training, research and conflict analysis. ACCORD works from SADC in the south, through the Great Lakes region to the Horn of Africa and in West Africa. Since 1992, ACCORD has trained over 12 000 people in conflict management and conflict resolution skills focussing on all sectors: government and the public service, business, military and police, and civil society.