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Gipfell

Building a Knowledge Hub for Peace Studies in Africa

The development of dedicated peace studies centers reflects a growing recognition that peace requires sustained intellectual investment. A knowledge hub for peace studies serves as a space where research, dialogue, and training converge to address complex conflict realities in Africa.…

Peace Research and Policy: Bridging the Gap

One of the persistent challenges in peace studies is the gap between research and policy. Academic research often remains confined to journals and conferences, while policymakers operate under time constraints and political pressures. Bridging this gap is essential for translating…

Research-Based Peacebuilding: Why Evidence Matters

Peacebuilding efforts often fail not because of a lack of goodwill, but because they are poorly informed. Research-based peacebuilding emphasizes the importance of evidence, data, and systematic analysis in designing interventions that are both effective and sustainable. In contexts such…