Recent global events, such as the invasion in Ukraine, are increasing the need for more evidence and learning related to conflict, peace and humanitarianism. This resource hub brings together reports and resources from the Knowledge, Evidence and Learning for Development (K4D) Programme, designed to support those working in the conflict, peace and humanitarian spaces.
All public-facing K4D outputs are available on OpenDocs.
Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summaries
K4D publishes monthly Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summaries to signpost the latest relevant resources, evidence and discourse.
K4D Helpdesk Reports
Below are K4D Helpdesk Reports related to conflict, peace and humanitarian issues. All reports are listed by publication date.
Overview report
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K4D’s Work on Conflict, Violence, and Peace (2016-2021);
Siân Herbret
Reports from 2022
- Best Practices in CRSV Monitoring and Early Warning;
Iffat Idris - Integrating Local Voices into Programme Governance in Fragile And Conflict-Affected Settings;
Becky Carter - Humanitarian Considerations in Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR);
Luke Kelly - Conflict Prevention Models;
Luke Kelly - Constitutional Courts: Approaches, Sequencing, And Political Support;
Huma Haider - Effectiveness of Different Methods to the Counter Financing of Terrorism;
Iffat Idris - Anti-corruption Measures in Post-conflict Reconstruction;
Iffat Idris - Approaches to Stabilisation;
Siân Herbert - Imposing Sanctions on Individuals;
Brian Lucas - The Humanitarian Coordination Architecture: Towards a New Hybrid Approach?;
Nino Kemoklidze - The Environmental Impacts of War and Conflict;
Mahreen Khan - Impact of Non-conflict Interventions on De-escalation of Conflict and Acceptance of Negotiations;
Sumedh Rao - Ukraine Crisis and Climate and Environment Commitments;
William Avis - Humanitarian Access Issues Linked to Peace Processes: Advantages, Disadvantages and Examples;
Huma Haider - China’s Humanitarian Assistance Activities in Africa;
Brian Lucas - Approaches to Implementing National Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security;
Brian Lucas - Progress Towards Meaningful Women’s Participation in Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Decision-making;
Amanda Lenhardt - Lessons Learned from Humanitarian Interventions in Ukraine (2014-2021);
Anna Strachan - Russia’s Approach to Civilians In The Territories It Controls;
Evert-jan Quak - Definitions, Characteristics and Monitoring of Conflict Economies;
Luke Kelly
Reports from 2021
- Incorporating Gender Perspective In Peace Operations Since 2018;
William Avis - Lessons Learned from Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) Programmes that Operate in Fragile or Conflict Affected Settings;
Evert-jan Quak - Lessons Learnt from Humanitarian Negotiations With The Taliban, 1996-2001;
Luke Kelly - Lessons Learned on Cultural Heritage Protection In Conflict And Protracted Crisis;
Luke Kelly - Water, Climate Change and Conflict;
Rachel Cooper - Alternative Systems for Managing Financial Transactions In Humanitarian Crises;
Kelbesa Megersa - Threats to Civilian Aviation Since 1975;
Luke Kelly
Reports from 2020
- Supporting Survivors of Conflict Related Sexual Violence;
Sue Enfield - Water Infrastructure In Fragile- And Conflict-Affected States;
Laura Bolton - Border Disputes and Micro-Conflicts in South and Southeast Asia;
William Avis - Humanitarian Pauses And Corridors In Contexts Of Conflict;
Roz Price - Addressing Societal Divisions In Post-Conflict City Settings;
Huma Haider - Evidence On Resilience Approaches In Fragile And Conflict-Affected States And Protracted Situations;
Luke Kelly - Accountability To Affected Populations And Cost-Effectiveness In Humanitarian Outcomes;
Kelbesa Megersa - Responsible Exit From Humanitarian Interventions;
Kerina Tull - Media/Communications On Peacebuilding/Building Social Cohesion/Changing Prevailing Narratives On Conflict;
Iffat Idris - Cost-Effectiveness In Humanitarian Outcomes And Development In Fragile And Conflict-Affected States: An Update Of Helpdesk Reports 457–462;
Roz Price - The Use Of Data For Cost-Effectively Improving Humanitarian Outcomes;
Laura Bolton - Review of Horizon Scanning Literature on the Context for Humanitarian and Crisis Response;
Luke Kelly - Cost-Effectiveness In Humanitarian Outcomes: Logistics;
Kerina Tull - Lessons From Conflict Resolution Interventions;
Laura Bolton - Peacebuilding And Extractives In Fragile And Conflict-Affected States;
Brigitte Rohwerder - International Actors’ Support On Inclusive Peace Processes;
William Avis
Reports from 2019 and earlier
- The Role Of Aid Conditionality In Inducing Conflict Parties To Enter In To A Peace Process;
Siân Herbert - Conditionality And Other Approaches To Secure Women’s Rights Provisions In Peace Processes;
Iffat Idris - Linking Social Protection And Humanitarian Response – Best Practice;
Iffat Idris - Challenges Religious Minorities Face In Accessing Humanitarian Assistance;
William Avis - Lessons Learned From Preventing And Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) Programmes Amid Ongoing Conflict;
Luke Kelly - Climate Change, Vulnerability To Violent Extremism And Conflict In Kenya;
Roz Price - Evidence On Implementation Of Joint Needs Assessments (JNA) And Accountability To Affected Populations (AAP) By Humanitarian Organisations;
Luke Kelly - Guidance, Standards And Protocols In Humanitarian Sector On Reducing Harm To The Environment;
Kerina Tull - Rural Stakeholder Engagement In Social Cohesion, Reconciliation And Peacebuilding Projects;
Huma Haider - Evidence On The Indirect Contribution Of Humanitarian Activities To Deradicalisation Or Countering Violent Extremism (CVE); And The Risks In Linking Such Objectives Or Activities?;
Luke Kelly - Support For Civil Society Engagement In Peace Processes;
Iffat Idris - Uses Of Digital Technologies In Managing And Preventing Conflict;
Luke Kelly - The Impact Of Creating Backward And Forward Linkages Between Lead Firms And SMEs In Conflict Settings;
Evert-Jan Quak - The role of UN Humanitarian Forums Involving Conflict Parties in Conflict Situations;
Luke Kelly - Implications Of Not Addressing Mental Health And Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Needs In Conflict Situations;
Anna Orrnert - Current Trends in Violent Conflict;
William Avis - Gender As A Causal Factor In Conflict;
Jenny Birchall - Climate Change As A Driver Of Conflict In Afghanistan And Other Fragile And Conflict Affected States;
Roz Price - Joint Operating Principles among Humanitarian Actors to Improve Access;
William Avis - Humanitarian Access, Protection, and Diplomacy in Besieged Areas;
Zenobia Ismail
K4D Emerging Issues Reports
- Emerging Trends Within the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda;
Luke Kelly - Education, Conflict and Stability in South Sudan;
Huma Haider - Trends in Conflict and Stability in the Indo-Pacific;
Iffat Idris - The Relationship Between Population Growth, Age Structure, Conflict, and Governance in Sub- Saharan Africa;
Dylan O’Driscoll - Conflict, political and economic analysis of North Eastern Kenya;
Huma Haider
K4D Learning Products
- Monitoring Inclusion in Crises;
Jo Carpenter
- Inclusion Across the Nexus in Protracted Conflicts;
Becky Carter
K4D Videos and Webinars
Below are a K4D videos and webinars related to conflict, peace and humanitarianism.
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An Introduction to Humanitarian Action – Hugo Slim
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Water Conflict: Water Diplomacy – Mark Zeitoun
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Strengthening resilience in food systems against conflicts and shocks – Rami Zurayk
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Food systems approach in conflicts and protracted crises – Rami Zurayk
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