Vetting and Lustration

In addition to its engagement in peace processes, PILPG has 30 years of experience training civilians, civil society, and other parties on the substance and skills needed to most effectively represent their delegation’s interests in an international peace negotiation. This page offers resources on how to approach the issue of lustration and vetting of institutional bodies in negotiations. Scroll through this page for: Background Reading, Guidelines & Best Practices, Educational Resources & Expert Insights

Background Reading

This section offers background reading covering approaches to rebuilding state institutions after a conflict in which government forces committed atrocity crimes.

Educational Material

The following material include a written briefer covering the core elements of vetting, and short videos, some with accompanying speaker notes in English, that offer insights, considerations, and case studies on approaching the topic of lustration and rebuilding institutional bodies in peace negotiations.

Speaker Notes: Concepts of Vetting, Lustration and Amnesty

Core Elements: Vetting Commissions (AR)

Core Elements: Vetting Commisions (EN)

Expert Insights

English

Arabic

Speaker Notes: Vetting the Public Sector

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