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Annual Report 2023

This 2023 Report sets our mission, values, principles and how we approach peacebuilding. We also disclose our audited financial statements and summarise the impact and activities of our programmes over the course of the financial year. In addition, Concordis reports on risk management and governance and other key aspects in the management of the organisation.

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Annual Reports and Reviews, English Joanna Kerr Annual Reports and Reviews, English Joanna Kerr

Annual Report 2021

Sets out our mission, values, principles and how we approach peacebuilding. We also disclose our audited financial statements and summarise the impact and activities of our programmes over the course of the financial year. In addition, Concordis reports on risk management and governance and other key aspects in the management of the organisation.

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Central African Republic, English Joanna Kerr Central African Republic, English Joanna Kerr

Pastoralism in Contested Spaces of Southwest Central African Republic

The Central African Republic’s southwest has become increasingly contested due to competition over natural resources. It is rich in deposits of gold and diamonds, which complicates the historical trust and symbiotic relationships between farmers, livestock herders, and artisanal miners. This report carries out empirical analysis and highlights the role of weak land governance in exacerbating the effects of environmental change and resource scarcity, which in turn lead to conflict.

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Abyei, Women and Youth, English Joanna Kerr Abyei, Women and Youth, English Joanna Kerr

Advocates and Protectors: The role of Abyei’s women and youth in managing conflict and promoting sustainable peace

This report examines the current role of Abyei’s women and youth in the Abyei Administrative Area and highlights how they might practically become more involved in promoting sustainable peace. Women have little representation in leadership and are seen as informal peace builders, while youths are viewed as protectors and security providers despite opposition to their militarization. Increased representation for these groups could improve access to justice, economic opportunities, and communication.

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Central African Republic, English Joanna Kerr Central African Republic, English Joanna Kerr

Pastoralism in transition: evolving economic and social dynamics between livestock herders, farmers and miners in South-Western Central African Republic

Conflicts between livestock herders, farmers, and miners stem from competition for land use. Competition for land use has increased the militarisation of these areas, increasing the risk of conflict. The field research team concludes that the diversification of livelihoods and increased trade amongst these parties are crucial to peacebuilding in the area.

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Central African Republic, English Joanna Kerr Central African Republic, English Joanna Kerr

Promoting peaceful and safe seasonal migration in northern Central African Republic

92% of the Central African Republic’s territory is composed of savannah drylands, making seasonal mobility like transhumance in herding and shifting agriculture especially important. Decades of conflict have disrupted the historical trust between herders and farmers, causing issues. This report details the points of contention and recommends pathways to peace based on re-establishing profitable interactions and enabling the community-led formulation of new - local - ‘rules of the game.’

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Past Programmes: South Sudan, English Guest User Past Programmes: South Sudan, English Guest User

Market Assessment In South Sudan, Prepared by Forcier Consulting

Report on the accessibility of goods at markets in South Sudan and highlights products that consumers found difficult or impossible to obtain. In particular, fruits, vegetables, grains, and pulses, are undersupplied in all three states surveyed. The report draws attention to issues like transportation of goods and currency exchanges hindering these markets before making recommendations to address these.

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Sudan, English, Past Programmes: South Sudan Guest User Sudan, English, Past Programmes: South Sudan Guest User

A Study Of The Potential Of The Border Region Of South Sudan & Sudan In Light Manufacturing July 2015

Overview of the challenges and potential advantages that the border region of South Sudan-Sudan has when it comes to light manufacturing. The diversification of industry from oil will help to reduce poverty and increase security. The report highlights areas that have potential and recommends policies to help promote these developments.

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Past Programmes: Kenya, English Guest User Past Programmes: Kenya, English Guest User

Kenya Report: Corruption and its Consequences in Kenya November 2013

A group of Kenyan policy-makers and influencers of policy, representing a range of ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds, met in Nairobi under the auspices of the Institute for the Study of African Realities, the Sychar Centre and Concordis International, to reflect on the issue of land grievances in Kenya. With the benefit of insight from four expert speakers, extensive discussion allowed the participants to seek proposals to help resolve the conflict between differing viewpoints, and its negative effects on Kenyan society.

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Supplement to Paper VIII - Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, January 2013

This document represents a summary of the historical background of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict drawing on contributions from theologians, church leaders, academics, and activists with a range of personal positions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It may help give some context to aid in understanding the Middle East.

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