Publications

The findings used in this paper were obtained from fieldwork research with African communities who have managed to transform brutal, homicidal conflicts into peaceful cooperation. What these communiti...chevron_right

An important and current debate in the conflict resolution field is the distinction between peacekeeping and peace building, especially in situations where this has become less clear and where there...chevron_right

This issue of the AJCR examines consensus building, women's roles as traditional peacebuilders and post-conflict development in Liberia. Further articles discuss culture and conflict in educational or...chevron_right

This report is based on an assessment and evaluation project undertaken by ACCORD between July 2009 and February 2010 in Burundi. It examines how land conflict mediation addresses or relates to other ...chevron_right

This report summarizes the discussions during ACCORD's workshop on ‘Peace Agreements and Durable Peace in Africa’ held on 14 and 15 September 2009. The aim of the workshop was to evaluate the democrat...chevron_right

This report considers how Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have attempted to resolve conflicts in the southern Sahel of Sudan brought about, in part, by environmental change. It argues that human...chevron_right

This issue of Conflict Trends focuses on human security issues of sexual and gender-based violence as well as the role of religion in peace and conflict. Other articles examine small arms proliferatio...chevron_right

The United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 1325 calls on all actors involved to address the special needs of women and girls during rehabilitation, reintegration and post-conflict reconstruct...chevron_right

This report provides an assessment of the work of the Civil Affairs Division (CAD) in the context of the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS). Focusing on its conflict management experience, includ...chevron_right

Based on a review of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 debates and literature, the author presents some of the main obstacles to the resolution’s widespread realization and explores opportunities f...chevron_right

This policy brief offers insights for policymakers regarding strategies to prevent and manage electoral violence. It is based on a study on the experiences of the conflict-ridden province KwaZulu-Nata...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the role that the game of football may play for peace and development in Africa. Beyond the skills and artistry displayed by professional stars on the big stage, football on ...chevron_right

This workshop report provides insights into the development of a strategic framework for mission-wide protection strategies of civilians in peacekeeping operations. In particular, the workshop highlig...chevron_right

This book offers insights into the civilian dimension of peace operations. It is a summary of the work that the AU Peace Support Operations Division (PSOD) has done to date to develop the civilian dim...chevron_right

Whenever we think about conflict we soon become aware of various degrees of complexities. Even when it superficially seems as if a particular conflict started with a mere clash of interests or underst...chevron_right