This paper argues that in order to reap maximum benefits from large-scale investment in Afghanistan, government and donors need to ensure that this investment contributes to generating employment opportunities for Afghans.

Local natural resource conflicts in Mali have spill-over effects, to other sectors, and to other regions. This policy brief argues for conflict prevention and conflict-sensitive approaches to be integrated into all natural resource initiatives.

This series of reports offers experiences and lessons learned from integrating conflict sensitivity into local and community development programmes from organisations in Myanmar and from UNDP globally, as well as providing guidance for use by organisations approving, designing, implementing or monitoring local and community development projects or programmes in Myanmar.

This paper explores the impact of the training and learning process. It focuses on a case study that was part of a project aiming to decrease tensions between Syrian refugees and host communities in Lebanon by improving the healthcare system.

This study aimed to identify the main concerns, views, and practical ideas of Ukrainian citizens living in key vulnerable cities in government-controlled territories near the line of contact, possible areas for improving the relationship between citizens and the government, and practical local measures needed to translate these ideas into reality.

Violent conflict destroys, disrupts and reshapes relationships across society.

This report sets out the case for redressing the disparity of effort and resources dedicated to peacebuilding versus other international interventions, such as development and humanitarian aid.

Потреба децентралізації державного управління в Україні стоїть на порядку денному з перших років виникнення української державності. Чого вдалося досягти за понад три роки реформи? Які надії, очікування і страхи пов’язують з нею українці? Які елементи потребують пильнішої уваги суспільства і держави? Пропоноване дослідження дає відповіді на ці та багато інших питань.

The need for the decentralisation of public administration has been on Ukraine’s agenda since the first days of its independence. What has been achieved over almost three years of reform? What are the expectations and concerns of Ukrainians? What elements require more attention from the public and the government? These are the questions researched in this paper.