Capacity Building for the ARUA's COE on Post Conflict Societies
Lead Research Organisation:
Addis Ababa University
Department Name: Institute for Peace and Security Studies
Abstract
In line with the goals and objectives of CoE of ARUA, this project seeks to contribute to sustainable peace and development goals of the United Nations agenda 2030 by focusing on the sub-theme of violence. With this purpose, the project attempts to understand why effective accountable and inclusive institutions have not been built in the conflict affected or post-conflict societies. Addtionally, it tries to understand the dynamics of the blockages of peacebuilding, with a primary focus on factors, actors, internal and external dynamics, which have undermined the implementation of peace deals as suggested by the UN's Sustaining Peace Agenda (2016). It comparatively examines factors that hinder peace at the local, national and global levels: What these obstacles are, where they come from and how they can be overcome? Hence, the research aims to contrast the local and narratives of the factors that foster direct and structural violence. By doing this it establishes a post-conflict, conflict-affected studies network comprised of African universities in the network.
Planned Impact
It is envisaged that implementation of the project objectives will ultimately lead the hub and spoke universities to acquiring qualified staff who can contribute to quality education and research capacity. The researchers in the universities will also be better equipped with improved research methodologies and techniques that enables them to undertake independent researches and disseminate their findings using dependable journals. In addition, partner universities will be able to develop better understanding of the peace blockages in the continent and provide homegrown solutions that influence policy decisions of states, regional and international organizations.
Organisations
- Addis Ababa University (Lead Research Organisation)
- University of Manchester (Project Partner)
- Haramaya University (Project Partner)
- Protestant University of Central Africa (Project Partner)
- Africa University (Project Partner)
- University of Hargeisa (Project Partner)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (Project Partner)
Publications
Keno GI
(2022)
The Muka-Laafaa: The Image of Oromo Women under the Gadaa System and Its Implications for Peace
in East African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Pinduka N
(2023)
Refugeehood in Crisis and the Quest for a Decolonial Turn in Africa
in Pan-African Conversations
Ayenew Yeshiwas D
(2023)
High-modernist intervention and the prolonged frontier conflict in Metekel, North-West Ethiopia: the case of the grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
in Small Wars & Insurgencies
Pinduka N
(2023)
Women's Rights in Refugee and Internal Displacement Settings in Africa: Time to Seriously Invoke the Maputo Protocol
in Southern African Public Law
Belachew A
(2023)
Social Factors Affecting Religious Institutions in the Maintenance of Peace and Harmony in East Hararghe Zone: The Case of Selected Religious Institutions
in Cogent Social Sciences
Belda F
(2024)
Land acquisition for industrial development and its repercussions on the peace of the local farming communities in Lume District, Oromia, Ethiopia
in Cogent Social Sciences
Gudeta Gerba T
(2024)
The Roles of Women in Endogenous Peacemaking Institutions: The Case of Borana Women in Southern Ethiopia
in Women's Studies
Description | The main impact this project has created is enhance the academic capabilities of early career scholars in Africa in the area of peace and security. This has mainly increased the visibility and capacity of African academics in producing peace and conflict related knowledge in the continent. Accordingly, the project has impacted the work of of 51 early career scholars in providing them research grants, allowing them to produce 51 research papers. Additionally the project aimed to impact the work of early career scholars by building their capacity to publish policy briefs. Accordingly, the project has supported 21 researchers from 6 universities from across Africa to publish policy brief. Thirdly the project provided 37 early career scholars with trainings and small grants to publish peer reviewed articles. Accordingly, 37 early career scholars have received the trainings and grants. |
First Year Of Impact | 2022 |
Sector | Education,Government, Democracy and Justice,Security and Diplomacy |
Impact Types | Societal,Policy & public services |
Description | Input to parliament reform processes |
Geographic Reach | National |
Policy Influence Type | Contribution to new or improved professional practice |
Impact | The House of People's Representatives has adopted the use of a digital platform for e-participation that was developed through a different UKRI funded project. |
Description | Validation and Policy Dialogue Platforms |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Early career scholars that have benefited from the capacity building project are given an opportunity to present their key findings and policy recommendations by inviting policy makers, practitioners and post graduate students. This allows them to present innovative ideas as well as build their research based on critical questions forwarded to them by the audience. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021,2022,2023 |
Description | Validation and Policy Dialogue Platforms |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
Results and Impact | Early career scholars that have benefited from the capacity building project are given an opportunity to present their key findings and policy recommendations by inviting policy makers, practitioners and post graduate students. This allows them to present innovative ideas as well as build their research based on critical questions forwarded to them by the audience. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021,2022,2023 |