Essays Archives - Kujenga Amani

Casamance: Questioning the Significance of December 26, 1982

January 27, 2023

To get out of the "impasse of neither peace nor war" in Casamance, it is necessary, through a cultural approach, to establish a space of testimonies allowing various generations to renew and…

January 27, 2023

Essays

The Impact of Climate Change on the Food Crisis in the Grand Sud of Madagascar

Sherihan Radi·

January 13, 2023

Despite the support and aid offered to the people in the Grand Sud, the region is on the verge of a severe humanitarian crisis.

January 13, 2023

APN@10

Rekindled My Self-Confidence, Creativity, and New Perspectives to Research

Ngozika Anthonia Obi-Ani·

January 6, 2023

Being an APN-IRF fellow has been a huge blessing to me. I am indeed very thankful for this opportunity. It has not only helped to redirect my research focus but has also…

January 6, 2023

Conflict

An Approach to Sustainable Development: Understanding the Quadruple Nexus

Babafemi A. Badejo·

December 22, 2022

Maximizing the interlinkages of the pillars of peace/security, development, human rights, and humanitarianism while being fully cognizant of governance, external dynamics, institutions, and resources are conceptualized as the Situational Quadruple Nexus (SQN).

December 22, 2022

APN@10

Navigating Academic Research, Networking, and Professional Development: My Post-APN Experience

by Ngozi Ugo Emeka-Nwobia

APN funding supported my visit to the field to conduct interviews and collect data on the involvement of Umuada Igbo (daughters of the land) in intracommunal peacebuilding in selected Igbo-speaking communities in southeastern Nigeria.

December 14, 2022

APN@10

Reinvigorated My Spirit as a Scholar and Reignited My Passion for Research and Writing

Linnet Hamasi·

December 2, 2022

Looking forward to the next decade, I propose that more grants be awarded to African scholars to research topical issues that will positively impact Africans and Africa.

December 2, 2022

APN@10

Combining Perspectives from the Humanities and Social Sciences: Developing a Critical Mindset

Doreen Nchang·

December 2, 2022

The funding I received from the APN provided the resources for fieldwork in Cameroon and broadened opportunities for professional development and networking. It also afforded me the opportunity to collect data that…

December 2, 2022

APN@10

Building a Transformative Network: How APN Is Bridging the Gap between African Scholars

Mohammed Masbah·

November 18, 2022

In my view, the most important achievement of APN has been its role in opening the door to opportunities for networking.

November 18, 2022

APN@10

Supporting the Dissemination of My Research to Diverse Audiences

Tapiwa Madimu·

November 18, 2022

Having a network of scholars that you can call upon at any time for co-authorship, external examination, and many other collaborations is every scholar’s dream, which the APN has succeeded in making…

November 18, 2022

APN@10

Bridging Humanities and Social Science Research in Africa: My APN Experience

Eve Nabulya·

November 9, 2022

The APN award has enabled me to navigate the fuzzy boundary between the humanities and social science research and has greatly impacted my career.

November 9, 2022