This conference featured Kenyans from a range of different groups and backgrounds. They reflected on the different conceptions of Ethnicity and Nationhood in Kenya, tensions between these two concepts and recommendations for how these could be addressed going forward.

This report examines drivers of conflict in the North- South border areas of Sudan and current initiatives aimed at managing them. The contents derive from desk and field research undertaken in mid-2010. The document is also informed by the views and concerns expressed by participants at workshops in seven locations along the North-South border and at a senior level workshop in Khartoum.

Afghanistan Report: Kabul Conference Summary, April 2010

Summary of conferences discussing the role of theology in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict drawing on the perspectives of both sides to try to find areas of agreement with a view to having leaders of these groups play a greater role in resolving this conflict.

The violence following Kenya’s 2007 general election spread quickly across parts of the country and partly may be attributed to land issues. Several sources attribute sub-optimal use of land and the spiritual, cultural, and religious values attributed to it as barriers to peace and development.

Conference examined the importance of mediators, representative government, and especially development in peacebuilding. It featured several speakers and a peacebuilding simulation to give participants a better understanding of the many components involved in developing a comprehensive peacebuilding strategy.

Insight into the challenges in achieving justice and reconciliation at a regional, national and local level in Sudan. There are significant differences in how these concepts are viewed across Sudanese society, which poses unique challenges in the path to sustainable peace.

There is enormous potential to invest in Sudan, but specific issues disincentivise investors. This report details how investment in schooling, infrastructure, greater protection of rights, and more transparency would encourage more significant international investment.

Overview of the challenges faced by those accessing education in Sudan. With significant differences in accessibility across regions and social groups. We also consider the unique challenges faced by women and former child soldiers.

The return and reintegration of the displaced in Darfur pose many challenges. Trust and infrastructure must be rebuilt, alongside reform to environmental and security policies to safeguard lasting peace.

Darfur’s historical legacy of decentralised government at the regional level has led to the marginalisation of regions as the central government has lacked commitment to devolved governments. Similarly, a lack of appreciation for Sudan’s cultural, religious, and tribal diversity has undermined efforts to establish an effective system of decentralisation.