Fields of expertise

The GRAPAX focuses on peace and security issues linked with development cooperation. Its geographic areas of expertise are the African Great Lakes region, (Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Central African Republic), the Sahel strip (Mali, Niger), but can extend beyond, notably through its extensive research and expertise network.

Topics presently or previously covered include:

• International reflexion on conflicts and fragility situations
• Security Sector Reform, Process of Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration of former fighters
• Transitional justice
• Risk analysis and risk management in fragile countries
• Research and support conditionality and incentive mechanisms for good governance in development policies.
• Support to civil society participation and empowerment
• Use of National Country System (NEX)
• Etc…