A/HRC/8/6 page 19 undertaken as soon as possible in order to avoid protracted displacement situations. He pointed out that peacebuilding processes were vital to efforts to find durable solutions for displaced persons, but also that, without durable solutions, such processes might be short-lived. 75. On 13 March 2008, the Representative was invited once again to participate in a thematic discussion on internal displacement in the Working Group on Lessons Learned in order to draw conclusions at the national and international levels from post-conflict interventions. On that occasion, the Representative emphasized that the return and reintegration of displaced persons are often the solutions favoured by the persons concerned, and that the way in which such solutions are implemented has a considerable impact on the sustainability of peace. Drawing on experience gained in post-conflict situations, the Representative concluded by outlining the following fundamental considerations: the mere signing of peace agreements is not sufficient to provide durable solutions for internally displaced persons; the quality of the process leading to durable solutions is a key element necessary for ensuring stability; the successful return of displaced persons requires as a minimum that their safety is guaranteed, that their property is restored and that an environment conducive to return is created; activities relating to the establishment of security, property restitution and the creation of an environment conducive to return should as far as possible take place in parallel; peacebuilding efforts should take into account the specific needs of displaced persons and returnees; funding must be rapidly available and flexible so as to avoid the traditional dichotomy between humanitarian activities and development activities. 3. Capacity-building activities and research 76. The Representative also attaches particular importance to activities designed to build the skills of those called on to work on issues relating to internal displacement. As in previous years, the Representative continued to implement a number of capacity-building initiatives. He also continued, in cooperation with the Brookings-Bern project, to carry out and commission research on internally displaced persons and related issues. 77. From 4 to 7 June 2007, the Representative organized the third course on internal displacement at the Institute for International Humanitarian Law in San Remo (Italy). This one-week course was for the first time organized jointly with OHCHR. It was attended by 28 participants from 19 countries. The purpose of the course was to build national capacity by focusing on three main areas: promoting understanding of the normative framework; dialogue and exchanges of views on national legislation and policies relating to internal displacement; and the development of tools for the implementation of legislation and policies. The participants were principally government officials, but also representatives of United Nations agencies and bodies and civil society. The next course, which will take place in June 2008, will be organized for the first time in French so as to benefit officials from French-speaking countries affected by the phenomenon of internal displacement. 78. As a part of research activities, a study on displaced persons and peace processes was finalized and published in 2007.15 This study shows the extent to which the solving of internal 15 Addressing Internal Displacement in Peace Processes, Peace Agreements and Peace building, Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement, septembre 2007.