Evidence-Based Advocacy
Our research drives policy change and informs our community interventions.
Policy Briefs
The Addis Ababa Declaration: A Framework for National Integration
An in-depth analysis of the declaration's clauses and actionable steps for African governments to integrate community-led peacebuilding into state policy. This comprehensive policy brief dissects the 12-point framework agreed upon during the 4th Africa Peace Summit.
Youth Inclusion in Peace Accords
Why tokenism is failing and how structural youth representation can be mandated by law. This brief explores the legal bottlenecks preventing meaningful youth participation in peace processes across West Africa.
Climate Security Migration
Mapping the intersection of climate change and forced migration in the Sahel region. Analyzing how resource scarcity drives conflict and proposing policy shifts for climate adaptation funding.
Gender Parity in Post-Conflict Zones
Assessing the implementation of UN Resolution 1325 at the community level. Evaluating case studies from Liberia and Sierra Leone on the successes and failures of gender mainstreaming.
Research Reports
Economic Impact of Community Mediation
Quantifying how local dispute resolution saves state resources. This 48-page report uses econometric models to prove that every $1 invested in community mediation saves governments $4 in security expenditures.
Psychology of Radicalization in Sub-Saharan Africa
Identifying trigger points and proposing psychological interventions. Conducted in partnership with 3 universities, this study surveyed 2,000 at-risk youth.
Digital Peacebuilding: Social Media's Dual Role
How platforms are used both to incite violence and coordinate peace efforts. Analyzing algorithmic bias and proposing a framework for 'Peace-Positive' tech policies.
Land Disputes and Customary Law
Bridging the gap between traditional justice and modern property rights. Field research conducted across 5 countries highlighting the efficacy of hybrid legal systems.
Annual Reports
Year of Expansion
Tracking our growth into 5 new countries and the launch of the Peace Index.
Grassroots Impact
Highlighting 120 community dialogues and the resolution of 400 local disputes.
Building Foundations
Establishing regional hubs and formalizing partnerships with the African Union.
The Africa Peace Index
Our proprietary metric evaluating the peace readiness and conflict resilience of African nations based on 40 indicators.
54
Countries Indexed
40
Core Indicators
5K+
Data Points
2024
Latest Edition
Academic Papers
Decentralizing Peace: A New Paradigm for Africa
Published in Journal of Modern African Studies. This paper argues that the centralized approach to peacebuilding in Africa has fundamentally failed. By analyzing 25 case studies, we propose a decentralized framework that leverages traditional authority structures.
Predictive Models in Conflict Zones
Published in African Security Review. Utilizing AI and historical data, this paper presents a predictive model capable of forecasting localized conflicts with 78% accuracy up to 6 months in advance.
Behavioral Interventions in Post-Conflict Trauma
Published in Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology. This paper evaluates the efficacy of non-clinical, community-led group therapies in reducing inter-generational trauma in post-conflict Rwanda.
Quick Downloads
Faculty of Peace Brand Guidelines 2024
Logos, typography, and color palettes. (2.4 MB)
2024 Africa Peace Index (Full Data)
Complete country rankings and raw data sets. (8.1 MB)
Template: Community Peace Accord
Editable template for local peace agreements. (450 KB)
M&E Data Collection Framework
Standardized spreadsheets for field monitoring. (1.2 MB)
Press Kit: 4th Africa Peace Summit
High-res photos, bios, and official statements. (15.3 MB)
Open Access Policy
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