QUNO New York Director Andrew Tomlinson shared perspectives from civil society as a panel presenter at a meeting of the UN Peacebuilding Commission's Working Group on Lessons Learned, chaired by the Japanese Mission to the UN. The meeting focused on the development of political institutions in conflict affected states. Andrew spoke about the fundamental importance of civil society inclusion to effective political institutions. He gave examples of how civil society has, in practice, contributed to the formation and functioning of political institutions and shared five recommendations for the UN Peacebuilding Commission in supporting inclusive political processes.