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How does climate-related vulnerability influence violent extremist networks in Kenya's pe…
The climate crisis intensifies existing security risks and vulnerabilities that can contribute to violent radicalisation and extremism in Kenya’s peripheral regions. Depletion …
The Nexus of Grievance, Pragmatism, and Ideology: Unpacking the Drivers of Women's Violen…
The role of women in terrorist activities has grown, even with increased efforts to counter terrorism in Kenya. The common view of …
Lessons on the Effectiveness of Multi-Stakeholder PCVE Efforts
This report examines multi-stakeholder PCVE efforts in Kilifi County, Kenya, based on 2024 fieldwork. It finds that VE is driven by socio-economic …
Youth empowerment is key in the fight against violent extremism
This opinion piece argues that youth empowerment is central to Kenya's fight against violent extremism. Despite recognition in the National Strategy to …
Preventing violent extremism: The Power of Diverse Voices
Conflict is rising worldwide. 2024 saw a 25 percent increase in violence from the previous year, affecting at least two billion people. …
Resisting Radicalization: Exploring the Nonoccurrence of Violent Extremism
Precarious living conditions across the Balkans, the Middle East, and North Africa create fertile ground for radical ideas. Yet, despite genuine grievances …
Socio-economic resilience is critical to advancing sustainable peace and security in East…
UNDP and KOICA launched the BRACE4PEACE programme (USD 18 million, 3 years) implementing projects in 30 locations across Kenya, Somalia, and South …
Blue Economy and P/CVE in Kilifi County
This workshop note draws on insights and reflections from state and non-state stakeholders who participated in the Kilifi County Prevention and Countering …
Journey to Extremism in Africa: Pathways to Recruitment and Disengagement
This landmark UNDP study presents the most extensive empirical investigation to date on recruitment to and disengagement from violent extremist groups in …
Journey to Extremism in Africa: Drivers, Incentives and the Tipping Point for Recruitment
associated individuals and groups and requested that the Secretary-General provide
Preventing and countering violent extremism in Africa: Mining and Australia's interests
Australia has commercial and strategic interests in helping to prevent and counter violent extremism in Africa. Australian mining companies are engaged across …
Preventing and countering violent extremism in Africa: The role of the mining sector
Terrorism and violent extremism remain significant threats to international peace and security. Although few countries have been immune, Africa has been particularly …