USIP focused on developments in Darfur, both viewing the conflict in Darfur through the lens of the broader governance challenges in the peripheries of Sudan, as well as highlighting the particular difficulties with respect to Darfur.
Over the years, USIP has spearheaded a number of initiatives, including publications, events, and work in the field:
Events
- Darfur Diaspora Consultations | January 2010: a consultation process with members of the Darfur Diaspora to discuss specific long-term challenges to peace in Darfur, and provide input to the Darfur-Darfur Dialogue and Consultation (DDDC)
- The State and Direction of the Darfur Peace Process | November 2011: a workshop to evaluate the current status of the Darfur peace process and develop ideas for achieving a comprehensive, inclusive, and durable peace
In the Field
- Training Rwandan Peacekeepers for Deployment to Darfur | April 2011: Rwandan soldiers are playing a major role in Darfur as peacekeepers, and USIP is helping train them on how to integrate conflict resolution techniques into their military practices