The Cross-Border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends (XCEPT) research program examines conflict-affected borderlands, how conflicts connect across borders, and the factors that shape violent and peaceful behavior to inform effective policy responses.
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Supporting Mozambican citizens to participate in policymaking and the design of public services can improve the effectiveness of state systems and services.
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To secure debt relief, Somalia must strengthen financial oversight practices and embrace principles of accountability.
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Access to justice is a crucial factor for Rwanda in combating poverty, promoting peaceful resolution of disputes, and enhancing the rule of law.
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Somalia’s state assemblies must work in tandem with local and international actors to strengthen government capacity and promote a more peaceful, stable Somalia.
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Somalia is taking steps toward re-establishing governance with effective and accountable government institutions.
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Better coordination between justice sector institutions in Ghana is needed to reduce delays in prosecution. A case tracking system is making a difference.
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Improving ICT infrastructure is a critical step in strengthening the Liberian government’s decision-making around how to manage health, education, and other services for its citizens.
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The global development community and U.S. government need the right tools, innovations, and proven technical approaches to improve security through security sector reform programs.
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In Tanzania, civil society organizations are working to make the government more responsive and accountable.
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With the highest population density in Africa, Rwanda needs to take action to improve its land policies and teach citizens to understand the legal framework for land governance.
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Nigerian citizens need more tools and resources to learn how to productively contribute to reform at the local, state, and national levels.
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