This paper discusses the role of symbolic communication in conflict and peace in South Sudan. Using the case study of Jur River and Wau Counties of South Sudan‘s Western Bar …

The world’s top nature conservation experts, leaders,  and decision makers have been gathering in Abu Dhabi for the World Conservation Congress, bringing together the membership of the International Union for …

This blog, by Luka Madhieu Kuot and the Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility (CSRF), focuses on the CSRF’s mentoring programme for South Sudanese National Non-Governmental Organisations (NNGOs). The blog examines how …

This analysis was written by: Audrey Bottjen, the Imatong Emplyoment Solutions Team, and the CSRF team     South Sudan has a diverse private sector, from sole traders and producers …

This article discusses how the governance system has evolved from the colonial to the post-colonial periods in South Sudan. Focusing on the implications of different governance styles on diversity and …

This blog by Ranga Gworo and CSRF highlights the conflict risks of a different type of flooding in specific contexts. Using the case of Lafon, the blog explores the impact …

This blog by Natalia Chan and CSRF recognizes the difficult challenges facing South Sudan, and the risks that can be experienced by donors and aid actors. The blog proposes important …

This blog by Eero Wahlstedt1 is based on a desk review that assesses the degree to which donors and aid agencies have institutionalised conflict sensitivity in their policy and strategy …

South Sudan has a diverse array of ecosystems, rich biodiversity in both flora and fauna, and an abundance of natural resources, including large areas of natural forests, considerable water sources …

This CSRF report focuses on the return and reintegration resulting from the current influx of returnees and refugees from Sudan and other neighbouring countries. Specifically, the report explores the risks …

Focusing on peace in South Sudan, this meta-analysis provides an overview of the literature available on formal peace agreements – their limitation and challenges, local level conflict prevention and resolution …

This briefing provides field-based reflections and Conflict Sensitivity Lessons of the Partnership for Peace, Recovery and Resilience (PfPRR) in Rubkona, Leer & Mayendit, South Sudan. The reflections build on the …

This Perspective piece provides evidence and analysis on the effects of the use of social media (including WhatsApp) on conflict and violence in South Sudan.   Read here

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP), in partnership with Solidarité International (SI) conducted an assessment on conflict sensitivity and the challenges faced by communities affected by the Sudan crisis, and particularly IDPs who …

Focusing on gender in South Sudan, this meta-analysis provides an overview of the literature available on gender dynamics with a special attention on women. It looks at their role in …

In January 2023, a PAX interviewer conducted 12 interviews with local security experts in Lakes State. The group of experts included local government officials, police chiefs, court officials, communal chiefs, …