The 2012 ETJN Summer School focussed on normative issues that arise when the field of transitional justice is broadened to include economic and social dimensions; on how the mechanisms of transitional justice have dealt and/or could deal with these dimensions; and on selected areas where the connection becomes apparent, such as economic crimes; resources; and the accountability of economic non-state actors such as corporations. Given the importance of gender-specific issues, these were addressed as a cross-cutting subject during the three days. The topical importance of the experience of the Arab Spring was acknowledged by dedicating a special session to this particular issue.

Teaching on the Summer School programme was provided by experts in the field of economic and social transitional justice processes and there was dedicated time for collaborative analysis of case-study material.

Quotes from attendees included:

"Interesting presentations with creative ideas not confined in jargon or rhetoric"

"I really enjoyed the level and diversity of the presentations and discussions."

"The quality of delivery of the topics was excellent. Every presenter exhibited complete mastery of the subject."

"The Summer School was helpful to understand real situations and help apply theory"