Programs

Peace marchers against etnic violence reach the summit of Mt. Kenya (CREDIT: New York Times)

This team works where the threat to peace is most acute, conducting research and analysis and bringing together civil society groups, government leaders, academics and others for dialogue and to promote collaboration.

 

Map of Africa (Stock Photo)

Political transitions have often served as triggers of violence. This initiative aims to increase the capacity of key stakeholders to identify these triggers during political transitions, to build positive relationships among civil society, policymakers, and regional and international organizations, and to contribute to the academic and policy literature on peaceful political transitions in Africa.

 

A market in Africa (Credit: GIC Pretoria)

The Institute focuses on various dimensions of peacebuilding and conflict management, including the causal relationship between economic activity and the prospects for enduring peace.