Conflict Analysis and Development Unit

Rationale:

New forms of violent conflict and changing security agendas have created the need for fresh thinking on internal conflict and development. These changes also necessitate more effective approaches to conflict prevention, humanitarian assistance, and development cooperation. In response to these challenges, the Conflict Analysis and Development Unit (CADU) provides innovative interdisciplinary research and analysis aimed at fostering the development of effective practical responses by governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Purpose:

CADU expertise is focused on four core areas:

• Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
• Conflict Transformation
• Conflict and Development Cooperation
• Humanitarian Action and Complex Emergencies

In each of these areas, CADU offers:

• policy research and analysis
• design, development and delivery of training programmes
• project evaluation services
• workshop design and facilitation support for third party conflict resolution initiatives

CADU regional specialisations include: Africa, the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and West and South Asia.

Staff Members of CADU:

Mr Michael Banks (Emeritus Reader in International Relations)
Mr Mark Hoffman
Professor Margot Light

CADU Research Associates:

Christina Boswell
Emery Brusset
John G. Cockell
Munehiko Harada
Bruce Jones
Nicolas de Torrente

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