The main objective of this report is to draw on International Alert’s decade of peacebuilding experience in DRC, to propose a new approach towards laying the foundations of lasting peace. The report demonstrates how the conflicts devastating the east of the country are rooted in Congolese history and are political in nature. They mainly relate to the distribution of power and ...» more
Library
This e-library contains more than 4500 external publications on governance, social development, conflict and humanitarian issues. It includes academic and grey literature selected for its basis in good quality research and coverage of a range of perspectives. Policy-oriented summaries of each document are provided, plus links to the full text.
Protecting Communities in the DRC: Understanding gender dynamics and empowering women and men
Political and social transformation rarely happens without some form of conflict, and conflict in itself is not necessarily negative until it turns to violence. Understanding how gender roles interact with the context is key to contributing to positive change that is sustainable. Not understanding this, or adopting a simplistic approach, risks doing significant harm. ...» more
Providing access to economic assets for girls and young women in low-and-lower middle income countries: a systematic review of the evidence
What is the impact of economic asset-building and/or protecting programmes for girls in low- and lower-middle income countries, and fragile states? What are girls’ and young women's views and experiences of participating in such programmes? This systematic review finds that a modest but growing evidence base suggests that providing girls and women with access to economic assets ...» more
Peoples’ views of taxation in Africa: A review of research on determinants of tax compliance
What are the key determinants of taxpayer compliance? And which features of citizen state relations govern attitudes and behaviour regarding taxation? This paper examines the analytical foundation, methodological approaches and key findings of available empirical literature on taxpayer behaviour in Africa. Understanding how citizens perceive and experience taxation may provide ...» more
In the Eyes of Others: How People in Crises Perceive Humanitarian Aid
This publication presents the results of an evaluation of how the work of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is perceived in volatile environments. The study attempted to understand how MSF’s image is constructed and how it is conveyed to audiences outside the organisation by using a multifaceted methodology: literature reviews, questionnaires, discussion ...» more