Think Global, Transfer Local
The transition from international to local ownership provides the perfect barometer to gauge the health and general well-being of a country’s peacebuilding process. It offers the opportunity to assess the past, plan for the future and, in the process, nurture the environment that fosters and cultivates opportunities for broader participation in issues of national interest. […]
An Overview of the Situation of Women in Conflict and Post-Conflict Africa
Conflict and post-conflict environments in Africa present unique challenges and opportunities for women. While violence and war periods have negative effects on women, it is suggested that “peace time” has implications for women as well. For most women, the end of war and conflict is marked by the excessive effects of trauma and shame. There […]
The Fourth International Africa Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference on Alternative Dispute Resolution and Peace Studies in Africa
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and related conflict resolution programmes emerged in Africa in the mid-1990s, followed by peace studies in the 2000s. During the said periods, many government and educational institutions and non-governmental organisations have been created in different parts of Africa; various related programmes and projects have been developed and implemented, and certain enabling […]
Climate Change Adaptation, Conflict and Cooperation
Internationally, scientific and policy debates on the potential security implications of climate change have recently gained great momentum. It is now clear that climate change poses one of the key challenges for global economic development and human well-being and may put peace and security at risk, as natural resources such as water, food, and energy […]