Conflict Trends 2015/2
Editorial
Vasu Gounden discusses the ever-changing fields of peacebuilding and peacekeeping in relation to the evolution of conflicts in Africa
Contributing to Africa’s Peacekeeping Capacity
How the Training for Peace in Africa Programme’s contributions have strengthened the continent’s peacekeeping operations.
Development of Civilian Capacities for African Peace Support Operations
Documenting the effects of the African Standby Force’s shift in focus from military to civilian dimensions.
From Research to Practice
How research conducted by the TfP programme and partner organisations directly and indirectly leads to improvements in important policy-making processes.
Beyond Numbers
An outline of the areas covered by ACCORD’s Training for Peace programmes.
Strengthening Policing in African Peace Operations
Detailing the evolving peacebuilding roles and responsibilities of police officers in the context of post-conflict situations.
The Training for Peace Programme’s Contribution to Gender Mainstreaming in Africa’s Peace Operations
Irene Limo highlights how improvements in gender equality can contribute to the success and sustainability of African peacebuilding operations.
Peace Operations Review and Implications for the Training for Peace Programme
Machakaire explains the many difficulties faced by UN peacekeepers stationed in regions where there is often no peace to keep.