Chad Projects

Strengthening the capacities of the communities in management, prevention and peaceful resolution of conflicts in Chad In 2013, we led an “Analysis of conflicts, natural disasters and vulnerability of the education system to shocks in Chad,” with funding from UNICEF. This analysis highlighted the drivers of conflicts, including geographic factors, demographic and cultural factors, and socio-economic and political factors. It also identifies the key […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged Chad Projects on September 19, 2014.

Promoting durable conflict resolution mechanisms to address climate change-related conflicts between farmers and pastoralists With funding from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), we are implementing a pilot project called “Climate of Peace” in the Logone Occidental region of Southern Chad. Logone Occidental has historically been a hotbed of political opposition and is profoundly affected by environmental changes and migration. The […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged Chad Projects on September 19, 2014.

Prevention and management of violent conflict over shared natural resources We are working in Chad to prevent violent conflict over natural resources, particularly between farmers and herders. Both groups converge in the three regions of Chari-Barguirmi, Mandoul, and Moyen Chari because of the advantageous climate conditions. This often leads to competition over natural resources, and ultimately violent conflicts. […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged Chad Projects, European-Funded Projects on September 19, 2014.

National security forces of Chad and Chadian Population According to a UNICEF-funded study we conducted in 2013 on the dynamics of conflict in Chad, security is a major problem for young people. These issues are further exasperated by a lack of trust in the security forces to resolve conflicts. In fact, only 20% of the young […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged Chad Projects on September 19, 2014.

Peace through Development (PDEV II) We are implementing the “Peace through Development II” (PDevII) project in Burkina Faso, Chad, and Niger as part of a consortium with International Relief & Development, Equal Access International, and the Salam Institute for Peace and Justice. This project is the second phase of the U.S. Agency for […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged Burkina Faso Projects, Chad Projects, Children & Youth Projects, Niger, Niger Projects on August 14, 2014.