April 7, 2020
Interpeace and ECES form partnership to support democratisation processes in Somali Region
Interpeace and the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) have established a new partnership to reinforce support to electoral commissions in Somalia and Somaliland on their democratisation processes. For almost two d [...]
December 20, 2016
Building Peace in Mandera, One Step at a Time
For three days between 14-16 December 2016, a cross-section of stakeholders from Mandera County held a peacebuilding forum in Mandera town, along Kenya’s tri-border with Somalia and Ethiopia, to validate the findings of the consultative phase of the [...]
Puntland Nabad Ah: Astaynta Horumarka
Type: PDF Size: 2Mb Published: November 1, 2015
Qoraalkani waa natiijada cilmibaaris sannad qaadatay oo lagu soo ogaanayey caqabadaha iyo fursadaha ka jira arrimaha la xiriira dimuqraadiyaynta, baahinta maamulka iyo amniga iyo sarraynta sharciga. Waxa lagu fuliyey Barnaamijka Tiirarka Nabadda wajigeeda 2aad [...]
Peace in Puntland: Mapping the progress
Type: PDF Size: 2Mb Published: November 1, 2015
This report is the product of a yearlong research on the challenges, opportunities and prospect of demoratization, decentralization and security and rule of law in Puntland. It was implemented under the Pillars of Peace (PoP II) programme through the joint eff [...]
October 28, 2015
Announcing the speakers for Nairobi Peace Talks
The speakers of the Nairobi Peace Talks, to be held on 12 November 2015 at 16:00 local time (GMT+3), include people from across Kenya who are committed to peace. They will share their personal stories, and show how everyone can contribute to peace. The speaker [...]
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October 13, 2015
Public participation and citizen engagement – Effective advising in statebuilding and peacebuilding contexts
Type: PDF Size: 472Kb Published: October 13, 2015
This document is a background course on effective advising in statebuilding and peacebuilding contexts. It explores the importance of public participation and citizen engagement on issues of public importance. [...]
October 13, 2015
From rivals to running mates: Seeking peace in Eastern Congo
This is a story about two rival communities whose members went from a history of violence against each other to supporting a joint candidacy for a seat in the provincial parliament. Two years of dialogue and engagement between community leaders, facilitate [...]
August 20, 2015
The first stone is laid for Timor-Leste’s sixth Peace House
Interpeace’s partner in Timor-Leste, the Centre of Studies for Peace and Development (CEPAD), launched the construction of a sixth Peace House in Ma’abat village, Manatuto Municipality on 7 August 2015. The country’s Secretary of State for Land and Pr [...]
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June 1, 2015
Puntland’s political transformation: Taking the first steps toward democratic elections
Type: PDF Size: 6Mb Published: June 1, 2015
This report highlights the progress and stages of Puntland’s democratization process and explains the challenges it has encountered, focusing primarily on the aborted 2013 local council elections and its aftermath. [...]
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March 18, 2013
Résumé exécutif – Etude sur les dynamiques et capacités de gestion de conflits à l’ouest de la Côte d’Ivoire
Type: PDF Size: 857Kb Published: March 18, 2013
This is an executive summary of a report uncovers and prioritizes the main obstacles to lasting peace in western Côte d'Ivoire. Four main issues emerged from the participatory and inclusive dialogue process: land tenure, the political instrumentalization of e [...]
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March 18, 2013
Executive Summary – Research on conflict dynamics in western Côte d’Ivoire
Type: PDF Size: 784Kb Published: March 18, 2013
This is an executive summary of a report uncovers and prioritizes the main obstacles to lasting peace in western Côte d'Ivoire. Four main issues emerged from the participatory and inclusive dialogue process: land tenure, the political instrumentalization of e [...]
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January 30, 2013
Dynamiques et capacités de gestion des conflits à l’ouest de la Côte d’Ivoire
Type: PDF Size: 7Mb Published: January 30, 2013
This report is a critical first step in extending the dialogue process to other regions of the country, which will be necessary to uncover and prioritize the main obstacles to lasting peace in Côte d'Ivoire. Four main issues emerged from the participatory and [...]
Planting democracy in Puntland
Published: November 6, 2012
Author: Interpeace
As part of Puntland’s preparations for local elections in 2012, a team from our local partner, the Puntland Development Research Center, accompanied the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission on a tour to raise awareness of the democratization process. [...]
Vote for peace II
Type: PDF Size: 2Mb Published: September 17, 2012
This report was produced by Interpeace's local partner in Somaliland, the Academy for Peace and Development (APD) and analyzes the political and social dynamics that shaped the electoral process in the lead up to and aftermath of the 2010 presidential election [...]
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June 4, 2012
Valuing the collective sacrifice of independence in the consolidation of democracy
Type: PDF Size: 1Mb Published: June 4, 2012
This research was conducted by Interpeace local partner in Timor-Leste, the Centre of Studies for Peace and Development (CEPAD). The report draws on countrywide consultations throughout Timor-Leste. [...]
2010 Interpeace Partners Forum: Elections
Type: PDF Size: 154Kb Published: December 1, 2015
The purpose of the 2010 Interpeace Partners Forum was to identify perspectives and discuss strategic approaches on how to connect statebuilding and peacebuilding processes. Elections are an example of a commonly used statebuilding tool that can make or break t [...]
Puntland Note: Mapping the foundations of peace
Type: PDF Size: 3Mb Published: November 25, 2010
This report is designed to formally capture the findings of the Pillar Mapping Exercise both as a record for those who were involved, and as a formal presentation of findings and lingering areas around which divergences remain and thus require further particul [...]
La participation citoyenne: Un des enjeux de la démocratie au Rwanda
Type: PDF Size: 1Mb Published: October 6, 2010
This research report by Interpeace local partner in Rwanda, the Institute of Research and Dialogue for Peace (IRDP), addresses the lack of participation in decision-making as a weakness of Rwandan democracy. In 2006, IRDP was asked by the National Group, a dis [...]
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May 12, 2010
Problématique de la gestion de la victoire et de la défaite électorales, de l’indépendance à nos jours
Type: PDF Size: 4Mb Published: May 12, 2010
This report on elections in Burundi focuses on one of the priority areas identified in the National Group meeting. The report advises political parties to refocus their actions on programmes and projects for the benefit of the whole society. [...]
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March 26, 2010
Major challenges and potential points of leverage to encourage political parties
Type: PDF Size: 231Kb Published: March 26, 2010
This report published by the local Interpeace partner in Burundi, CENAP, addresses the issue of how to conduct peaceful elections in a post-conflict setting. The publications draws from consultations with Burundians from all sectors of society and from differe [...]
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March 25, 2010
Comment recentrer l’action politique sur les programmes des partis et leurs projets de société?
Type: PDF Size: 234Kb Published: March 25, 2010
This report published by the local Interpeace partner in Burundi, CENAP, addresses the issue of how to conduct peaceful elections in a post-conflict setting. The publications draws from consultations with Burundians from all sectors of society and from differe [...]
The search for peace
Type: PDF Size: 235Kb Published: September 17, 2009 Author: Dr. Pat Johnson
This article examines the search for peace and draws lessons from Somali-led peace processes from 1991 to 2007. The article was published in the edited volume Making a difference published by the European Commission. [...]
A vote for peace
Type: PDF Size: 2Mb Published: September 15, 2006
This report forms part of a final series of publications designed to formally present the findings of the consultations that were held with all sectors of Somali society. This document focuses on how Somaliland successfully hosted its first parliamentary elect [...]
Strengthening parliaments in conflict and post-conflict situations
Type: PDF Size: 341Kb Published: July 28, 2005 Author: Koenraad Van Brabant
This paper is part of the wider research project 'Strengthening parliaments in conflict and post-conflict situations.' The project aims to contribute to a broad-based discussion on the actual and potential roles of parliaments with regard to conflict managemen [...]
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