International Network for Economics and Conflict

This note discusses the development challenge of finding durable solutions for refugees and IDPs, and the relevance of this challenge for the WDR on securing development in fragile and conflict affected settings.

The BBC World Service Trust is currently broadcasting humanitarian radio programmes and coordinating outreach activities in Darfur. This report outlines findings from interviewing opinion leaders to identify the most effective strategies to communicate humanitarian information to the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) and host communities of Darfur.

This study identifies disputed control over land as a root cause of conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The report focuses on conflicts between customary and state-run land tenure systems, as well as claims by some communities to “indigenous” status which are used to relegate others to “migrant” or “foreigner” status.

This report explores gender dynamics in the peace economy, particularly focusing on women’s economic and political status, and the extent to which government and development partner recovery interventions are sensitive to these issues.