Then and Now
9 Jun 2015
Lesley Connolly examines the successes and failures of the UNPBA in bringing peace to African countries emerging from conflict
Lesley Connolly examines the successes and failures of the UNPBA in bringing peace to African countries emerging from conflict
In this post Mr. Okumu examines the importance of ensuring that the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) respects a social contract where engagement with civil society is put at the forefront of their conduct
The African Standby Force has hosted a workshop aimed at highlighting civilians’ important roles and contributions to peace support operations.
In this post Ms. Kurki discusses the meaningfulness of further engaging civil society in peacebuilding processes in South Sudan, particularly highlighting the crucial contribution they can make to conflict sensitive programming.
In light of the cross-border manifestations and effects of many conflicts in Africa, Mr. de Coning discusses the importance of implementing regional and local approaches to peacebuilding in the continent and the ways forward.
ACCORD has organised a discussion focusing on the impact of the Ebola epidemic on Liberia’s peacebuilding and reconciliation processes.
ACCORD’s Peacebuilding unit attended a conference in the UK with the aim of developing more effective responses to conflict situations.
Investigating the cycle of violence that has perpetuated in the DRC, and the impact of leaders’ decisions on citizens’ lives
ACCORD participates in conference consolidating results from a two-year long study on post-conflict development.
Following on from the South Sudan study tour which took place in South Africa in October 2014.