The aim of this briefing is to illustrate how the minority rights approach can be useful to the work of humanitarian actors in any conflict situation –whether it be aid distribution in a refugee camp, a reformed police force, or a new national education curriculum. For this purpose, the briefing examines the specific case of Southern Sudan. Download
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The CSRF Research Repository aims to support greater contextual knowledge for policy makers, programme managers, and implementers by providing a searchable repository of research, analysis, and resources, and providing periodic updates on new research and analysis.
This article looks at the processes of trying to decentralize government since the wars in Sierra Leone and Southern Sudan stopped, and points to significant differences in the results thus far. It asks why the differences exist and what lessons can be learnt by the International community on how best to assist nations wishing to decentralize their governance structures. In both cases, of course, it is still ‘early days’ after the conflict and therefore difficult…
The report (2008) presents the results of village assessments conducted in four states of SouthernSudan and Southern Kordofan. The results are part of the IOM Village Assessment Programme, which is commited to extend support returnees. The report covers access to services, income generation, food resources as well as shelter and housing. Download
This document summarizes a seminar on the CPA held at Chatham House on 23 November 2007. It strived to assess the obstacles to implementation and what should be done to overcome them; to anticipate risks of return to conflict and any mitigating steps that could be taken to avoid them; and to identify areas of CPA implementation where energy and attention need to be focused, whether by the local actors or by international supporters of…
This thesis demonstrates the leadership role of Southern Sudanese churches in communal stabilization at a grassroots level, in local peace processes and the process leading to the CPA. Download
Report (2007) discussing issues relating to Return and Reintegration (RR) of actors displaced by the fighting in Sudan. The report aims to provide action-oriented data on issues relating to RR as a basis for suggestions to improve the RR program in Southern Sudan. Download
This paper from 2007 looks at competition for land and natural resources in Sudan and its implications for the promotion of peace throughout the country. First offering a background to the issues this paper then outlines key scenarios and risks, plus main recommendations.
This study from 2007 investigates the (possible) reintegration if internally displaced people returning to Southern Sudan and the Three Areas in the wake of the signing of the CPA.
This report from 2007 assesses several critical environmental issues – such as land degradation, deforestation and the impacts of climate change – that threaten Sudan’s prospects for long-term peace, food security and sustainable development. Download
This report critically evaluates the mediation model of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended the 21 years of Sudan conflict, and offers some alternative approaches for future IGAD led peace processes. It concludes that lessons to be learned from the weaknesses of the Naivasha process include the need for a strong commitment to democratic change and a comprehensive conception of peace. It proposes an alternative approach which is longer, more complex, focuses on process…
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