Examining contract relationships, partner-driven relationships and networks between organizations engaged in peacebuilding in Timor-Leste and Aceh, this book contributes a unique grass-roots perspective to theoretical discussions about peacebuilding. By highlighting the scope and limitations of local NGO agencies within these different modes of collaboration, Dibley explores the relationship between peacebuilding theory and its application in practice, outlining how well-educated, well-connected local decision makers and thinkers navigate the uneven power dynamics of the international aid...