This study examines the role of traditional leadership during the upsurge of civil war in Southern Sudan. Download
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This is one case study in a research project commissioned by the World Food Programme to investigate the participation of recipient communities in the targeting and management of humanitarian food assistance in complex emergencies. Download
The report (2008) presents the results of village assessments conducted in four states of SouthernSudan and Southern Kordofan. The results are part of the IOM Village Assessment Programme, which is commited to extend support returnees. The report covers access to services, income generation, food resources as well as shelter and housing. Download
This briefing explores the socio-cultural determinants of food sharing amongst the Dinka in Northern Bahr el-Ghazal and the implications for humanitarian programming. Link to publication
This study analyzes SPLM’s transition from a rebel movement to a political party. It presents the findings on SPLM structures, capacity and processes of decision making in three states. Download
This report presents the results of a 4 week field study of the social and anthropological factors behind local governance structures in Southern Sudan – concentrating on the areas of Aweil East and Aweil Centre in Northern Bahr el Ghazal.
This report on gender-based violence calls for donor, international policy makers and service delivery organizations to prioritize efforts to tackle gender-based violence within a multi-sectoral, three tiered strategy: need for legal, judicial, police, health response, etc. Download
UNICEF conflict survey and analysis of grassroots conflicts in Sudan (including Southern Sudan). Download
This study from 2002, commissioned by Save the Children UK, investigated whether or not there was justification for aid agencies operating in Bahr el Ghazal to continue providing free aid inputs, considering changes in the political situation. Found in the Sudan Open Archive.
This paper from 2002 attempts to survey the corrigendum present within the underlying OLS relief structure using both specific insights into the mistakes made in the 1998 Bahr el- Ghazal relief operation as well as a broader analysis of the inherent weaknesses within the triangular network of: relief agencies, donor governments, and political influences within the Sudan. The paper identifies key issues that are likely to be as relevant for conflict dynamics and the humanitarian…
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