Looking back at what the APN has achieved in the last decade, I am sure it is poised to achieve more in the coming years even against mounting challenges.
Essays
Essays present critical analysis and debate on a pressing issue in African peacebuilding.
APN@10
Growing Confidence in Multidisciplinary Research
June 30, 2022
The APN offers unique opportunities to young African peace researchers who feel excluded by Global North hegemonies and lack access to funds with which to conduct research on their terms and grow…
June 30, 2022
APN@10
Building an African Scholarly Community with Purpose
June 23, 2022
Without institutionalizing a new field of study, it is fair to say that the APN has nonetheless been gradually shifting the center of gravity of peacebuilding research in Africa.
June 23, 2022
APN@10
Empowering African Scholars
June 23, 2022
The APN represents an important opportunity to fill this funding gap by supporting African scholars with relevant skills and resources for research and writing.
June 23, 2022
APN@10
My Journey as a Three-Time APN Fellow
June 17, 2022
The collective nature of the workshops builds upon the ability and capacity of grantees to develop and sustain networks for their future work and career growth. This can be seen from my…
June 17, 2022
APN@10
A Springboard for My Academic Career
June 17, 2022
In terms of developing a deep sense of conviviality and commitment to knowledge production, networking, and policy engagement, the APN marked an unforgettable milestone in my academic trajectory.
June 17, 2022
APN@10
A Tour de Force for So Many
June 9, 2022
I ask myself: why has the APN had this impact on us all? What sets the program apart?
June 9, 2022
APN@10
Opening New Doors
June 9, 2022
APN transformed my scholarship. It empowers fellows to intellectually push themselves, and produce innovative knowledge that challenges established wisdom.
June 9, 2022
APN@10
Making My Scholarship Intentionally African
June 1, 2022
If I have to pick one lesson from the APN Training Workshops that I attended as part of the APN grant I received in 2017, it is Prof. Thomas Tieku’s insistence on…
June 1, 2022
APN@10
A Turning Point in My Academic Career
June 1, 2022
I am confident now more than ever that there is so much we can do on the African continent to bring about peace and reconciliation and prevent future mass atrocities.
June 1, 2022