This study seeks to examine how structural factors, customary laws and traditional practices, and economic hardships shape women’s status and hinder their effective participation in leadership positions in South Sudan. By doing so, the study identifies some of the socio-cultural, economic, legal, educational and political conditions, which lead to gender inequality in South Sudan. It proposes strategies for addressing gender disparities in many aspects of South Sudanese society for the betterment of women’s condition, and…
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Report of a civil society meeting in Nairobi to discuss the ongoing crisis (since December 2013), its historical roots, and the possibility of peace.
This book chapter explores local justice and conflict resolution mechanisms in South Sudan. It illustrates that chiefs play a significant role in local justice as well as in conflict resolution. In addition, the chapter exemplifies that ‘local level’, ‘grassroots’ conflict resolution mechanisms are multi-layered and frequently involve regional and national government institutions as well as external actors such as UN agencies, international donors and international NGOs that support peace initiatives and peace conferences. Link to…
This report evaluates the results of a cooperative effort between BICC and the government of South Sudan to improve the management of state-owned arms and ammunition, and tries to draw lessons for interventions on arms control in the future, not only in South Sudan but also in other countries. Download
This article examines the major challenges, including boundary problems, oil wealth, national integration, and system of government and citizenship, that may affect the stability of the state. Link to publication
This article identifies conflict drivers of the political/humanitarian crisis in South Sudan. Link to publication
This document reports from citizens’ dialogues on the constitution review process in all ten states of South Sudan in 2013. In addition to the constitutional dialogues, marginalised groups were also supported to organise discussions to analyse the Transitional Constitution and put forward recommendations and amendments towards a future constitution that is sensitive to, and promotes the rights of, women, youth and those with disability with reference to the views gathered in the dialogues. Download
This briefing paper from 2013 demonstrates the different challenges that land access, use, and management systems present to food security throughout the country. Although ongoing food insecurity is driven by a number of interdependent factors, interventions in agricultural production and dispute resolution at the policy and project levels have largely ignored the fundamental challenges posed by overlapping customary and statutory land tenure systems. Download
This review (2013) discusses recent political developments and causes of societal unrest, such as high inflation, economic inequality and austerity policies.
This Issue Brief reviews Southern insurgent activities in 2012–13, focusing on groups’ strength, goals, achievements, and disposition following a renewed offer of amnesty to the rebels from GRSS President Salva Kiir in April 2013. Download
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