Localisation in Times of Transition
This is the final episode of the Fragile Truths podcast, as the KPSRL Secretariat is closing. Our guest for this special final episode, Swet...
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20 of 21 episodesPeacebuilding and the Private Sector: A Multidisciplinary Approach in Bosnia-Herzegovina
A sociopsychologist, a lawyer, an engineer and an urban planner walk into a room. This is not the setup to a riddle, but an innovative multi...
What Do Equitable Partnerships Look Like?
No speech in our sector is complete without emphasizing the importance of equitable partnerships and local leadership. At the same time, we...
Democracy Promotion During the ‘Crisis of Democracy’
Worldwide, the indices for democracy, human rights and security are under pressure. Upholding democratic values seems more urgent than ever....
Momentum for Anti-Corruption Reforms in Moldova
Transparency International ranks Moldova 76th in its ‘Corruption Perception Index’. With a (hybrid) conflict in the region, solid checks and...
Unintended Effects: Backlash to aid and undermining social contracts
There is a growing resentment toward Western aid in recipient countries. There are many possible reasons why: a history of double agendas fr...
Uncomfortable Partnerships - Engagement in ‘Politically Estranged’ Settings Like Afghanistan
A string of coups and regime changes in 2021 and 2022 triggered the question: How should the international community respond to such situati...
The Truth Is Out – Now What? Discussing the Colombian Truth Commission Report
In 2022, the Colombian Truth Commission published its 10.000-page thick report ‘ Hay Futuro Si Hay Verdad ’. It describes the immense impact...
Why Indigenous Women’s Views on Climate Security Matter - A Colombian Case
When we think of security, we usually think of weapons, patrols, war and crime. For many indigenous people in Colombia however, security is...
The ‘Mental Landscape’ When Living Amidst Violence
Violence and poverty have a large impact on one’s “mental landscape”, as our guest Mareike Schomerus , Vice President of Busara, refers to i...
A Peacebuilding Legacy By And For Youth
Peacebuilding initiatives regularly only produce small scale, short-lived results. Our guest Dr. Sukanya Podder (researcher at King’s Colleg...
Women on the Frontlines: Stories of Climate Action Led By Women
Climate change discussions are often about emissions, finance and sustainable alternatives. However, today’s guests bring in women’s stories...
Demystifying 'Trust Building' - A Palestinian Case
In our work, we talk about ‘trust’ a lot. Trust between groups, trust within partnerships, trust between people and their governments. Howev...
Inclusive Process vs. Inclusive Outcomes
‘Inclusive governance’ is the rising star of development lingo in a time of rising authoritarianism and shrinking civic space. But do the Gl...
Lacking Evidence for Evidence-Based Policies
There is not enough evidence to show that evidence leads to better development policies and programming. This ironic conclusion comes from t...
The Knowledge Economy: Somalia
‘Knowledge is power’ is true on many levels for data collection and analyses within the development sector. Too often, the voices of western...
Strategic Confusion: Lebanese Refugee Governance
Lebanon is going through a grave political crisis. Two important factors are unresponsive governance and a complex refugee situation - theme...
Returning to Stability? Refugee Returns in the Great Lakes Region
Return is often seen as the preferred solution for refugees. However, this is not merely a logistical exercise; it has profound consequences...
Grounded Legitimacy: Strengthening Local Land Registration In Conflict-Affected Northern Uganda
Although a key policy intervention for addressing conflict, land reform programs have complex implications for legitimacy of (inter)national...
Legitimacy Of Traditional Authorities: Mali, Niger And Libya
Traditional or informal authorities play a significant role in governance – especially in fragile settings in which the formal state is abse...