Information on "Capacity Building"
March 2013
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28 Mar 2013
Afghanistan’s Economic Transition
Author: Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Much of the discourse about the transition in Afghanistan has focused on the ability of the Afghan security sector to repel insurgent attacks. More on «Afghanistan’s Economic Transition» -
12 Mar 2013
Is Peaceful Political Transition in Afghanistan Possible?
Author: Robert Johnson, Jawed Nader, Matt Waldman, Michael Keating
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a discussion on the future of Afghanistan. More on «Is Peaceful Political Transition in Afghanistan Possible?»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
The Civilian Capacities Initiative and Gender-Responsive Peace-building
Author: Randi Solhjell
Publisher: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
This policy brief takes up the topic of the UN Civilian Capacity (CivCap) initiative, and also addresses the level of gender sensitivity in peacebuilding approaches to countries in transition from war to peace. More on «The Civilian Capacities Initiative and Gender-Responsive Peace-building»
January 2013
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4 Jan 2013
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and US Policy
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The US and its partners are gradually reducing military involvement in Afghanistan as the Afghan government and security forces assume ever greater responsibility in preparation for the end of the international mission in Afghanistan by the end of 20... More on «Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and US Policy» -
2013
Achieving Development Success
Author: Augustin K. Fosu
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
This policy brief highlights successful development strategies from the developing world. More on «Achieving Development Success»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
A Peer-Review Mechanism for the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention
Author: James Revill
Publisher: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
This study explores the potential application of a peer-review mechanism for the Biological and Toxin Weapon Convention (BTWC) through an initial survey of five distinct peer-review mechanisms already in use in the international community. More on «A Peer-Review Mechanism for the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention» -
Dec 2012
Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Capacity Building to Counter Terrorism in Fragile Institutional Contexts
Author: Matthew Schwartz
Publisher: Center on Global Counterterrorism Cooperation (CGCC)
This policy brief discusses how criminal justice and rule of law capacity building can contribute to countering terrorism. More on «Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Capacity Building to Counter Terrorism in Fragile Institutional Contexts»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Synthesis Report of the Baseline Study on Civilian Capacity
Author: Paul Keating, Sharon Wiharta
Publisher: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
This report analyzes the UN’s Civilian Capacity (CIVCAP) process in the initiative’s network countries (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa and Turkey). More on «Synthesis Report of the Baseline Study on Civilian Capacity» -
Nov 2012
Innovative Aid Instruments and Flexible Financing
Author: Marcus Manuel, Alastair McKechnie, Maia King, Erin Coppin, Lisa Denney
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Over the past two decades, donor countries have begun to recognize that they need to improve their engagement with fragile and post-conflict states. More on «Innovative Aid Instruments and Flexible Financing»
October 2012
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22 Oct 2012
UN Police, Justice and Corrections Programming
Publisher: Henry L Stimson Center
This report consists of nine case studies for UN complex operations and special political missions. More on «UN Police, Justice and Corrections Programming»
