An independent commission to deal with reconciliation and a £100 million bursary to help tackle issues arising from the conflict are among the measures included in the report on dealing with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.
In total, the report made 31 recommendations, including the establishment of the independent five-year Legacy Commission, and a Reconciliation Forum to help tackle issues linked to the conflict.
It also said no new public inquiries would be set up, but allegations of collusion between security forces and loyalist killers could be dealt with by the Legacy Commission.
Within the Legacy Commission, the report recommended a special unit be established to investigate murders from the Troubles, replacing the Historical Enquiries Team (HET). An information recovery unit would also be set up to gather information on killings, overseen by a separate commissioner.
It ruled out a general amnesty for crimes from the Troubles.
The report also made a number of recommendation for helping victims and families of the conflict. Apart from the controversial £12,000 "recognition payment" that the commission said should be given to the nearest relative of those who died during the Troubles, the report also said the forum should help improve healthcare services linked to the conflict, such as trauma, suicide and addiction services.
Dealing with sectarianism and helping those exiled during the Troubles return to Northern Ireland should also be on the agenda, the report said.
At the end of the five years, the report said political parties and paramilitary groups should be asked to sign a declaration that they will never resort to political violence again.
It is also seeking the backing of political leaders for an annual day of reflection and reconciliation.