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    Conflict prevention is cost-effective

    id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2007
    Preventing conflicts could be more beneficial and cost-effective. However, preventive action may be unsuccessful or only delay the start of violence. In some cases, predicted conflicts would not have taken place even in the absence of preventive action. How can the international community plan cost-effective conflict prevention activities?
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    Protection solutions for displaced women and children

    id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2007
    Women and children face unique risks during times of conflict and related displacement, including rape, domestic violence, child abuse, exploitative labour and so on. In these situations, community-based programs, designed in consultation with affected women and children, offer the most sustainable protection.
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    Uncertain return of displaced people in southern Sudan

    id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2007
    Western Equatoria is a focal point for Sudanese refugees returning from neighbouring Uganda, the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Large scale returns may compound the already vulnerable conditions of people who stayed in Sudan. Without greater sensitivity, aid could worsen social divisions.
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    Religion and conflict in Africa with a special focus on East Africa

    Danish Institute for International Studies, 2006
    Religion appears to be motivating a growing number of people to participate in armed conflict. This paper examines the assumption that violence in East Africa is related to religion. It provides an overview of the history of religion and conflict in the region, subsequently it asses the present situation and the prospects for the future.
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    Ensuring civilian protection in Chad: the proposed UN mission

    Human Rights Watch, 2007
    This report calls for an increased international presence in eastern Chad in order to protect civilians threatened by worsening insecurity and brutal militia violence.The report discusses the following:the situation faceing civilians in eastern Chadcurrent proposals before the United Nations Security Council requirements for the proposed UN Mission in Chad The report arg
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    Managing severe acute malnutrition in children

    id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2007
    Between one and two million children die each year around the world from wasting, or severe acute malnutrition (SAM) due to poverty and poor diet. Nevertheless SAM has been ignored by health programmes and the World Health Organization (WHO) does not recognise the term ‘acute malnutrition’.
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    Political parties in Africa: challenges for sustained multiparty democracy

    International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance / International IDEA, 2007
    This paper analyses the status of multiparty democracy in Africa, looking particularly at the role of political parties.
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    HIV/AIDS among the Azande

    World Vision, 2006
    This report from World Vision examines the perception of HIV among the population of a rural area of Sudan. Ezo county is on the Sudanese border with Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic, and is close to Uganda. Migration into the region is expected to grow as the security situation stabilises and development programmes expand.
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    State structure and electoral systems in post-conflict situations

    International Foundation for Electoral Systems, 2007
    This paper discusses the role of elections and the structure of the state in post-conflict states. The paper argues that well designed and managed elections can create legitimate political structures that promote negotiation and political stability.
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    Standards put to the test: implementing the INEE Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies, Chronic Crisis and Early Reconstruction

    Humanitarian Practice Network, ODI, 2006
    This paper identifies lessons from the early experiences of using the INEE Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies, Chronic Crises and Early Reconstruction Minimum Standards.It first presents the case for education as an essential humanitarian activity, and describes the rationale for the Minimum Standards.

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