African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics
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APDD advances African-led research & scholarship on peacebuilding, governance, & developmental changes in conflict-affected countries & sub-regions in Africa
Manhattan, NY
Joined October 2013
In her essay for APDD’s Lecture Series, “Foundational Principles for Social Research in Africa,” Amy Niang dissects Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s belief that reclaiming African languages is essential to decolonizing knowledge. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/i8JrBtpfBo
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🌎 Excited to share highlights from our panel, "Developing African Frameworks for Navigating Peace Vulnerabilities in an Emerging Post-COVID World Order," from the African Studies Association of Africa (#ASSA) 2025 Conference: https://t.co/fVDPmqF8Wl
#AfricanResearch #COIVD19
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NEW on KUJENGA AMANI 📷 | “When History Becomes a Weapon: Elite Manipulation of Politics in Plateau State, Nigeria” by Gloria Longbaam-Alli (Next Gen Completion 2022 / APN IRF 2024): https://t.co/llUlZdDCrA
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The APDD Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship supports fellows in taking a one-year leave from teaching or administrative duties to complete their dissertations. 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/zWTMuAqVPR
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In her essay for APDD’s Lecture Series, “Foundational Principles for Social Research in Africa,” Amy Niang dissects Sylvia Wynter’s rethinking of what it means to be a human being outside of the colonial construct. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/i8JrBtpfBo
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In Foundational Principles for Social Research in Africa, Amy Niang rethinks how we study and create knowledge — through the lives and legacies of Diop, Ngũgĩ, Wynter, Maathai, Cabral & Du Bois. 🔗 Read the latest #APDD Lecture Series: https://t.co/i8JrBtpfBo
#AfricanResearch
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The APDD Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship supports fellows developing their doctoral research on a topic related to Peacebuilding, Governance, and Developmental Dynamics. 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/4P2bMTFhMd
#APDD #AfricanPeacebuilding #ResearchFellowship
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APDD Fellows presented the plenary panel at today's 2025 IPRA Conference, showcasing diverse research on non-violent practices in African peacebuilding, including spiritual, cultural, and familial approaches from across the continent, for everyday and local peacebuilding.
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🆕 NEW APN Policy Briefing Note | "Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse in Refugee Settlements" by Simbarashe Crispen Kanyimo: https://t.co/grEjapoBzv 📌 This is the final brief in this series before we transition to African Policy Review and Analysis. #RefugeeRights #Zimbabwe
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APDD Fellows & Alumni will present the keynote panel, “Negotiating Peace & Social Justice Through Non-Violent Pathways,” at the 2025 IPRA Conference 🇳🇿 on Nov 7. Featuring Nyasha Bushu, Dr. Dube, Dr. Bello & Ssenoga 🎙️ 📺 A live-stream link will be shared soon.
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🎥 #APDD’s Virtual Book Discussion explored the complexities of militarization. Sean Maliehe (APN IRF 2024) highlights how the book situates militarism beyond traditional binaries, offering a framework to understand its paradoxes and impacts. #Uganda #Governance #Peacebuilding
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🎥"What happens to societal institutions, the police, and human rights when militarization is used?" - Prof. Ole Waever, #APDD’s Virtual Book Discussion- “Militarizing More to Develop Faster?” LIVE: https://t.co/zNFFaO29Pw
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🎥"Most of the chapters invite readers to continue engaging with militarization in Uganda’s social, economic, and political contexts." - Dr. Sylvie Namwase, #APDD’s Virtual Book Discussion- “Militarizing More to Develop Faster?” LIVE: https://t.co/zNFFaO29Pw
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🎥What the book does is tackle governance from the perspective of militarization & its twin, securitization. It is highly provocative, intense, & fast-paced." - Cyril Obi, #APDD’s Virtual Book Discussion- “Militarizing More to Develop Faster?” LIVE: https://t.co/zNFFaO29Pw
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REMINDER - EVENT 📢 | In 30 minutes, APDD is hosting a Virtual Book Discussion of "Militarizing More to Develop Faster? Uganda’s Difficult Choices on Governance, Human Rights & the Economy." Register NOW: https://t.co/zNFFaO29Pw
#APDD #Uganda #HumanRights
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The APDD Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Fellowship supports emerging African scholars in developing policy-relevant PhD proposals. 2026 Fellows will receive up to $3,000 for short-term research. 🔗 Apply: https://t.co/kkgKtQyvh6
#APDD #AfricanPeacebuilding #ResearchFellowship
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REMINDER - EVENT 📢 | Tomorrow, APDD is hosting a Virtual Book Discussion of "Militarizing More to Develop Faster? Uganda’s Difficult Choices on Governance, Human Rights & the Economy." Register: https://t.co/zNFFaO29Pw
#APDD #Uganda #HumanRights
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Former Next Gen Fellow Peter Inalegwu Awodi is among the winners of the 11th Tana Forum University Essay Competition! 🎉 Watch his remarks:
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🎉 Congratulations to former APN IRF Fellow Prof. Abosede Babatunde for receiving the Tana Book Launch Award! Her collaborative work, "Managing Violent Religious Extremism in Fragile States," highlights African-centered strategies for peace & conflict management. 🌍
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