Episode 5 – Beyond Research: Who Funds Knowledge | Rift Valley Radio Who decides what counts as research, and whose voices shape the global knowledge agenda? In the fifth episode of the Beyond Series, we turn to the politics…
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Episode 4 – Beyond Series | Rift Valley Radio How do women navigate work, trade, and survival in conflict-affected borderlands? In the fourth episode of the Beyond Series, we turn to women’s labour and cross-border trade as a lens…
Episode 3 – Beyond Series | Rift Valley Radio How does conflict reshape food, culture, and identity in South Sudan? In the third episode of the Beyond Series, we turn to food as a lens for understanding displacement, memory,…
Episode 2 – Beyond Series | Rift Valley Radio What does mobility look like in conflict-affected borderlands of the Horn of Africa? In the second episode of the Beyond Series, Rift Valley Institute brings together research from Somaliland, Puntland,…
Episode 1 – Beyond Series | Rift Valley Radio What have we learned from six years of cross-border research on conflict, governance, and resilience in the Horn of Africa? In the opening episode of the Beyond Series, Rift Valley…
On Monday, 27 May 2024, the South Sudan Women’s Research Network (SSWRN), supported by the European Union, held a forum to launch and discuss research conducted by early career researchers involved in the project. This two-part podcast series captures…
In this episode of Rift Valley Radio, brought to you by the Rift Valley Institute, Catherine Patrick from the South Sudan Women’s Research Network (SSWRN) engages in a compelling discussion with Mary Adut Achiek, an early career researcher from…
The blue cconomy and climate resilience in Somaliland Explore the transformative potential of the blue economy in Somaliland with Hamdi Ali in this podcast episode. Hamdi articulates how integrating sustainable practices in fisheries, aquaculture, and maritime transportation is pivotal…
Urban-based refugee women’s perceptions of Climate change in Nairobi, Kenya. Explore the intricate dynamics of climate resilience in this podcast episode featuring Oricia Ngenyibungi, an early career researcher from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This episode focuses on the…
In this podcast, hosted by Hannah Stogdon of the Rift Valley Institute (RVI), we delve into the intricate web of roadblocks, checkpoints, and their pivotal role in the political economy of cross-border trade and conflict in Somalia. Our guests,…
Recent Publications
Rethinking Ethiopia II: Youth and politics
February 26, 2026
Seminar report Rethinking Ethiopia, a collaborative essay competition initiative between Addis Ababa University’s Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) and the Rift Valley Institute’s (RVI) Peace Research Facility (PRF), offers a platform for Ethiopian youth to express their ideas
2025 Year in Review
February 16, 2026
The 2025 Year in Review provides an overview of the Rift Valley Institute’s work over the past year across eastern and central Africa. The report highlights RVI’s research and publication outputs, education and training activities, and public forums and convenings,
Rethinking Aid in Sudan and South Sudan
January 28, 2026
The brief draws on a joint convening held in Kampala, Uganda, in November 2025, which brought together more than 45 Sudanese and South Sudanese participants representing more than 30 grassroots organizations and international NGOs. Its primary objective is to amplify