Digital technologies affect how we experience conflict. Whether it’s hate speech in our social media or bringing together diverse groups for online training, digital tools can harm & help our pea
Decolonising Aid: Perspectives from Civil Society in Francophone Sub-saharan Africa
The theme of decolonisation of aid is the subject of numerous exchanges, studies and publications within the development sector. Although international convenings and regional programmes are multiply
Future Brief Series No.2: Shifting the Power
This thematic brief traces some of the most relevant shifts in power dynamics currently taking place in the development sector. Additionally, key questions and debates are identified, insights are ma
Power Awareness Tool: A tool for analysing power in partnerships for development
Relationships between international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) and local NGOs are characterised by power imbalances. There are several compelling reasons why these imbalances are undesira
Dream paper: Shift the Power
This publication provides a summary of the thought processes of all dialogues, debates, workshops and events organized under the CoP – Shift the Power. The synthesis summarizes the highlights of what
Peace Processes
The Political Settlements Research Programme at the University of Edinburgh has created a new dataset of over 1500 peace agreements, the PA-X database. Below are some of the important aspects of peac
Support Sudan’s Revolution, Not an Elite Peace Deal
Foreign powers’ obsessive focus on a transition process empowered generals and weakened democracy activists, paving the way to war.
Reimagining Citizen-Driven Conflict Prevention and Management Mechanisms in Africa
The role of community citizens in conflict prevention and management cannot be overstated. Because when there is peace in a nation, growth and development are critical catalysts that drive progress a