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SUMMARY:The Stability Paradox: Contradictory Aspirations and Violence in Post-2018 Ethiopia
DESCRIPTION:Download: Concept note | Agenda \nThe Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at Addis Ababa University will convene Briefing Session titled “The Stability Paradox: Contradictory Aspirations and Violence in Post-2018 Ethiopia”. \nThis session will feature Dr. Semir Yusuf\, ARUA 2026 Fellow at IPSS\, who will present his research exploring why state and non-state actors in post-2018 Ethiopia engage in self-defeating behaviors that systematically undermine political stability. The presentation will be followed by critical reflections from an expert discussant who will offer complementary perspectives on the research’s methodology and findings. \nThe event aims to facilitate a constructive dialogue among policy makers\, academic researchers\, and peacebuilding practitioners regarding state-society relations\, contemporary conflict dynamics\, and context-sensitive recommendations for future conflict resolution and governance strategies.
URL:https://ipss-addis.org/event/the-stability-paradox-contradictory-aspirations-and-violence-in-post-2018-ethiopia/
LOCATION:IPSS New Conference Hall\, ADDIS ABABA\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Briefing Session
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SUMMARY:Energy Justice and Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa: Does Fair Energy Access Promote Peace?
DESCRIPTION:Download: Concept Note | Agenda \nThe Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at Addis Ababa University cordially invites you to a briefing session titled “Energy Justice and Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa: Does Fair Energy Access Promote Peace?” \nThis session will feature Dr. Brice Kamguia\, ARUA 2026 Fellow\, who will present his recent research on the relationship between energy justice and armed conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa. The presentation will be followed by critical reflections from our expert discussants: \n\nFana Gebresenbet (PhD)\, Head of RVI’s Ethiopia Office\, who will provide specific insights on the Ethiopian perspective.\nEmmanuel Y. Gbolonyo\, School of Economics\, University of Cape Town\, South Africa.\n\nThe event aims to facilitate a rigorous exchange of ideas among policy analysts\, academic researchers\, and peacebuilding practitioners regarding the practical implications of energy justice for conflict prevention.
URL:https://ipss-addis.org/event/energy-justice-and-conflict-in-sub-saharan-africa-does-fair-energy-access-promote-peace/
LOCATION:IPSS New Conference Hall\, ADDIS ABABA\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Briefing Session
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SUMMARY:Beyond Grievance: War Economy\, State Entanglement\, and the Dynamics of Protracted Conflict in Ethiopia's Amhara Region
DESCRIPTION:Download: Concept note | Agenda \nThe event will feature a presentation of key research findings\, followed by critical reflections from Dr Amanuel Tesfaye\, Doctoral Researcher\, University of Helsinki\, a moderated Q&A session and networking refreshments. We believe this discussion will provide valuable insights for practitioners\, researchers\, and policy analysts navigating the complexities of peacebuilding in the region.
URL:https://ipss-addis.org/event/beyond-grievance-war-economy-state-entanglement-and-the-dynamics-of-protracted-conflict-in-ethiopias-amhara-region/
LOCATION:IPSS New Conference Hall\, ADDIS ABABA\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Briefing Session
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20230721T140000
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges and Creating Positive Peace: Fostering Peaceful Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Download: Concept Note  | Agenda | Registration Here \nIntroduction \nThe Institute for Peace and Security Studies and Institute for Economics and Peace are jointly organizing a briefing session on the theme “Building Bridges and Creating Positive Peace: Fostering Peaceful Conflict Resolution”. This document is developed to guide the coordination of this briefing.
URL:https://ipss-addis.org/event/building-bridges-and-creating-positive-peace-fostering-peaceful-conflict-resolution/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Briefing Session
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