ACCS Project situational brief. This briefing paper presents preliminary findings and analysis pertaining to the recent floods within Acholi sub-region. It highlights immediate impacts and predicts future implications for post conflict recovery trends in some parts of Northern Uganda.While a rapid assessment cannot make a definitive statement on the situation, this briefing sheds light on the dynamics surrounding floods, in order to better understand the extent of the flooding, and to identify critical community needs and assess areas of potential interventions by different stakeholders.
ACCS) Project situation brief. Key findings and recommendations of research on the land conflict in Elegu, Adjumani and Amuru district, conducted by RLP RLP) through the ACCS. The study focuses on the causes, triggers and extent of the current land dispute in Elegu which plays primarily between the Ofodro and the Oyapele, but has also seen the involvement of local and central government authorities in Uganda. The study also examines perspectives on mechanisms for conflict mitigation put forward by the key stakeholders involved, and also outlines recommendations which should inform both intervention and advocacy efforts in the conflict.
ACCS Project newsletter. This issue emphasizes that, despite economic and political interest dictating physical reconstruction of infrastructures and service delivery, it is also imperative that human consequences of violence – the memories and experiences of the people involved are attended to, and that ownerships of actions taken to address the consequence of conflict should be embedded in the communities working for peace and development. ACCS makes concerted effort towards flagging conflict causes, triggers, actors as well as early warnings.
ACCS) Project newsleter. The August 2012 issue on Conflict Watch represents and provides the Advisory Consortium on Conflict Sensitivity (ACCS) – Refugee Law Project (RLP) contextual analysis on resource based conflict; this includes the dynamics of land grabbing and investment in post conflict environment, and community perception regarding the issuance of Certificates of Customary Land Titles. This issue emphasizes the importance of good governance of natural resources, in land issues and the need to balance divergent interests and positions in order to avoid resource related disputes. ACCS makes concerted effort towards flagging conflict causes, triggers, actors as well as early warnings.
ACCS Project news brief. This briefing note outline to the ongoing conflicts, conflict drivers, and peacebuilding needs in Nwoya district; the community’s reaction to the lapse of Part II of the Amnesty Act; and possible action steps to address current challenges through various peacebuilding initiatives
ACCS Project news brief. This brief highlights issues of Peace Recovery Development Plan (PRDP); the status of health and health service delivery in northern Uganda; the tribal conflict in South Sudan – and its implication on recovery of the West Nile District and; dynamics around youth unemployment. The issue facilitates ACCS ongoing dissemination and advocacy and contributes to national conversations on PRDP and recovery. ACCS concerted effort is towards flagging conflict causes & triggers, actors & dynamics, as well as suggestions on how to respond to conflict challenges.
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- Conflict, Justice and Reconciliation in Teso: Obstacles and Opportunities