USAID/East Africa: From the American People

Program

Conflict Mitigation

Peace Advanced in the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes

Overview

The Horn of Africa and Great Lakes regions are characterized by failed or weakly governed states. They are therefore increasingly vulnerable to emerging violent ideologies and conflict over access and control of trade in natural resources from extractive industries and livestock. USAID helps promote the creation of a strong regional framework for conflict mitigation, especially to address cross-border security problems and provides technical and financial resources for African partners.

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Press Releases

Nairobi | Wednesday, September 23, 2009
USAID/EA Provides Additional Support to IGAD to Prevent and Respond to Regional Pastoral Conflict

 | Thursday, March 19, 2009
COMESA to Expand Trading for Peace Initiative

Nairobi | Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Improved Donor Coordination to Enhance the Efficiency of Transit Corridors in Eastern Africa

 | Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Information Desk to be Launched at Kasumbalesa Border

Nairobi, Kenya | Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Women’s Regional Network Opens Peace Building Opportunities
In Conflict Affected Border Areas

Announcements

Mombasa, Kenya | Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Ambassador Congratulates Peace Partners at 'Practical Peace' Conference

Nairobi, Kenya | Friday, September 07, 2007
Ethiopian Delegates Study Innovative Kenyan Ways of Handling Conflict
Speech by Cheryl Anderson at the Closing Event of a Study Tour by an Ethiopian Delegation to the Kenyan National Steering Committee on Peacebuilding and Conflict Management

Speeches

Garissa, Kenya | Friday, August 15, 2008
Remarks by Cheryl Anderson (Mission Director) at the Regional Women’s Peacebuilding Conference and Peace 2 Launch

Mombasa, Kenya | Wednesday, October 03, 2007
PRACTICAL PEACE: Effective Approaches to Local Cross-Border Conflicts in the Horn of Africa Conference
Address by Cheryl Anderson, USAID/EA Mission Director

Mombasa, Kenya | Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Remarks at USAID Conflict Resolution Partners’ Meeting
by Ambassador to Kenya Michael E. Ranneberger

Nairobi, Kenya | Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Closing Event of Study Tour by an Ethiopian Delegation to the Kenyan National Steering Committee on Peacebuilding and Conflict Management
by Cheryl Anderson, Mission Director, USAID/East Africa

Nairobi, Kenya | Monday, April 18, 2005
Regional Cross-Border Conflict Update and Planning Meeting
Remarks by Deputy Director, Cheryl Anderson

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Conflict Mitigation

USAID is bringing together community elders from different ethnic groups to discuss the benefits of peace and how to stop escalating violence.

COMESA electronic Newsletter 189 - January 30, 2009


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