Research

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International and national actors working to promote peace in conflict and fragile settings face many challenges, and there is a great need for evidence-based knowledge concerning the most appropriate methods and tools for preventing and ending armed conflicts. For this reason, FBA conducts and supports scientific research about peace, security and development.

The staff at FBA includes senior researchers with a university background who conduct independent scientific research. FBA also supports research, through the international research working groups that the agency has established. The working groups are composed of eminent scholars from universities and other well-renowned institutes worldwide who conduct scientific research on issues related to FBA’s areas of expertise.

FBA organizes annual seminars and conferences for the members of the working groups, which enables them to discuss their ongoing research, methods and results to ensure their scientific quality and relevance. The members can also apply for research grants from FBA.

The agency also promotes knowledge-sharing between researchers, practitioners and decision-makers through the arrangement of dialogue forums.

FBA’s other work, for example our trainings and advisory services, also builds upon the findings emanating from the research conducted and supported by us.

Research on women, peace and security

In connection to the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, FBA in collaboration with the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) and UN Women launched a joint brief series that summarizes current research on women, peace and security and new insights for the next decade.

Download the publications in English and French here:

Women's Organizations’ in Peace-Making
Authors: Desirée Nilsson and Isak Svensson, Uppsala University

Understanding the Implementation of Gender Stipulations in Peace Agreements
Authors: Josefina Echavarría Alvarez, University of Notre Dame, Madhav Joshi, Rebecca Gindele, Elise Ditta and Patrick McQuestion, University of Notre Dame, and Louise Olsson, Uppsala University

Women’s Post-War Economic Empowerment
Authors: Caitlin Ryan, University of Groningen

The Sexism and Violence Nexus
Authors: Elin Bjarnegård and Erik Melander, Uppsala Universitet, and Jacqui True, Monash University

Women’s Participation for Peaceful Change
Authors: Zoe Marks and Erica Chenoweth, Harvard University

Prevention and Resolution of Communal Conflicts
Jana Krause, University of Oslo

UN Peacekeeping Operations and Peacekeeping Dividends
Authors: Ismene Gizelis, University of Essex

”Peace can no longer be taken for granted - we should all realize that and do more to defend it."

Since 2018, Fredrik Wesslau has been seconded by FBA to the EU advisory mission in Ukraine (EUAM). In the role as Deputy Head of Mission, he is part of leading the organization's daily work and strategic direction.

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On international deployment

Teresa Wiklund

Monitor at EUMM in Georgia

Kajsa Norman

Election observer

Kristian Edqvist

Training manager in Brussels

Catalina Perdomo Rodriguez

Adviser to the UN in Colombia

Karolina Riedel

Statistician in election observation missions

Björn Tedeman

Election observer

Read our publications

Gender Assessment of the 2021 Electoral Process in Puntland

On October 25, 2021, Puntland became the first federal member state in Somalia to hold democratic elections to district councils. “One person one vote” elections were conducted in three “early districts” of Eyl, Ufeyn and Qardho. In addition to their historic significance, these elections offer an important opportunity to learn lessons, not least when it comes to the promotion of gender equality and the political participation of women.

Documents

Gender Assessment of the 2021 Electoral Process in Puntland

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