Peace-building and conflict resolution are essential to economic resilience. Stable and peaceful environments attract investment, promote economic growth and enable sustainable development. When conflicts are resolved and peace is maintained, businesses can operate without disruption, resulting in consistent productivity and economic stability. Our work at CEFRES is to show that effective sustainable peace building reduces the risk of violence and instability, which can devastate economies, and that peaceful societies also benefit from greater social cohesion, which fosters collaboration and innovation. We therefore have a responsibility to convince decision-makers and citizens that social justice and equitable development contribute significantly to creating a more resilient economic base. At CEFRES, we firmly believe that peace building and conflict resolution are not only crucial for the well-being of society, but also for the creation of robust economies capable of withstanding and recovering from shocks.