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TrustWorks provides companies and communities with the knowledge, tools and skills to prevent and resolve conflict - and foster positive change and collaboration - in some of the most challenging environments in the world.
Companies increasingly understand that integrating non-technical risk and sustainability into their operations is not just an option: it is an imperative. We are on-hand to help them make that imperative an operational reality.
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Our world-class team of experts prevent and resolve company-community conflicts at local and national levels.
TrustWorks tailors its mediation and facilitation strategies to local contexts and carefully designed processes. We help companies manage and meet expectations of affected stakeholders, leading to sustainable investments and inclusive operations.
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We further our clients' interests by managing the socio-political, economic and environmental risks of business operations in conflict-affect and high-risk markets - in a fair and equitable manner.
Working impartially at the intersection between public, private and civil society sectors, our approach is designed to bring value to shareholders and stakeholders alike.
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Leveraging our neutrality, we serve as a facilitating 'bridge' between companies, governments and communities to identify shared interests and work out how best to tackle common challenges that may prevent those interests from being met.
We speak the language of business and development; we understand the needs of businesses and communities; we are adept at maximising the interests of businesses and governments.
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TrustWorks provides companies and communities with the knowledge, tools and skills to prevent and resolve conflict - and foster positive change and collaboration - in some of the most challenging environments in the world.
Companies increasingly understand that integrating non-technical risk and sustainability into their operations is not just an option: it is an imperative. We are on-hand to help them make that imperative an operational reality.
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Our world-class team of experts prevent and resolve company-community conflicts at local and national levels.
TrustWorks tailors its mediation and facilitation strategies to local contexts and carefully designed processes. We help companies manage and meet expectations of affected stakeholders, leading to sustainable investments and inclusive operations.
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We further our clients' interests by managing the socio-political, economic and environmental risks of business operations in conflict-affect and high-risk markets - in a fair and equitable manner.
Working impartially at the intersection between public, private and civil society sectors, our approach is designed to bring value to shareholders and stakeholders alike.
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Leveraging our neutrality, we serve as a facilitating 'bridge' between companies, governments and communities to identify shared interests and work out how best to tackle common challenges that may prevent those interests from being met.
We speak the language of business and development; we understand the needs of businesses and communities; we are adept at maximising the interests of businesses and governments.


Our globally-renowned team draws on lessons learned across the international landscape to develop the most effective strategies and solutions for mitigating our clients' operational risks associated with political, socio-economic and environmental challenges.
" TrustWorks and its Director, Josie Lianna Kaye, are very insightful and passionate about their work on trust building. Their unique methodology is very engaging and effectively translates trust into a business critical issue. Their approach is value-adding for any organisation seeking to increase its trust building capability in complex operating environments. "
Mutiu Sunmono
Country Chair Shell Companies in Nigeria and Managing Director Shell
" The TrustWorks team is an invaluable partner in analyzing complex and sensitive conflict contexts, capable of identifying both drivers of conflict and opportunities to address the most intractable cases. Our recent experience working together in the Horn of Africa demonstrated that they are quick to adapt to new environments, swiftly applying their global expertise to specific contexts. "
Yann Lebrat
Manager, Extractive Industries Governance Adam Smith International (ASI)
" TrustWorks speaks everyone's language and is in the best position to connect business and development / peacebuilding actors; we share with TrustWorks a keen interest to help businesses have a positive impact on conflict-affected and fragile contexts. "
Andrea Iff
Senior Researcher/Project Coordinator, Business and Peace
swisspeace
" The TrustWorks' team members are among the most experienced in the world in their professional fields. Making their knowledge and expertise available to businesses in conflict-affected countries is an invaluable asset - for businesses and conflict-affected countries alike. "
Francesco Mancini
Senior Director of Research
International Peace Institute
" TrustWorks' approach, which links conflict prevention with sustainable economic development in conflict-affected, fragile and developing contexts, has been overlooked for too long. Bridging the gap between the private sector, local communities and national authorities alike - in order to create shared value - is an area in which Alleco Ltd. is proud to cooperate with TrustWorks. "
Jouni Leinikki
CEO, Alleco Ltd

Country Chair Shell Companies in Nigeria and Managing Director Shell

Manager, Extractive Industries Governance Adam Smith International (ASI)

Senior Researcher/Project Coordinator, Business and Peace
swisspeace

Senior Director of Research
International Peace Institute

CEO, Alleco Ltd