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Heritage as a bellwether for Peace: developing community-based indicators in conflict-affected contexts

Elly Harrowell

International Journal of Heritage Studies2026https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2026.2642615article
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This paper explores the development of community-based heritage indicators for peace, drawing on a collaborative project between an academic researcher and international heritage body. The approach discussed adapts the Everyday Peace Indicators (EPI) methodology for a heritage setting, demonstrating the value of innovative cross-sectoral use of tools and ideas to support heritage professionals working in conflict-affected contexts. Through an examination of the theoretical underpinnings, methodological adaptations, and implementation challenges, the paper highlights the potential of heritage as a culturally situated lens for understanding peace. It also reflects on the complexities of engaging with ‘the local’ in peacebuilding and heritage work, and the implications for policy and practice.

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@article{elly2026,
  title        = {{Heritage as a bellwether for Peace: developing community-based indicators in conflict-affected contexts}},
  author       = {Elly Harrowell},
  journal      = {International Journal of Heritage Studies},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/13527258.2026.2642615},
}

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