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Rebecca Lorins, co-founder of Likikiri Collective and assistant professor at the University of Juba, discusses how researchers can move beyond written reports to engage broader audiences in South Sudan. She highlights the importance of using theatre, live performance, podcasts…
Mark Bradbury, Director of the Rift Valley Institute, shares the origin story of the Cross-Border Local Research Network and its integration into the broader XCEPT programme. He reflects on why the initiative began — recognising the value of researchers…
Luga Aquila, a local researcher, reflects on his work under the XCEPT-supported SET Project. His research has explored the cultural significance of cassava in marriage and ritual, and the changing realities of child labour and education in rural South…
Joel Otieno, Programme Manager for XCEPT at the Rift Valley Institute, shares how the initiative supports local researchers from concept to final product. At its core, XCEPT is about surfacing local knowledge and equipping researchers with the tools to…
Hon Pia Michael, Under-Secretary at South Sudan’s Ministry of Peacebuilding, reflects on the value of research in shaping effective peacebuilding strategies. He highlights how evidence-based approaches offer a scientific lens to unpack conflict drivers within and beyond national borders….
Alexander Davey, Country Director for the Danish Refugee Council in South Sudan, reflects on the personal and professional impact of the XCEPT research Migrating with Seeds. He shares how its human-centred storytelling, led by South Sudanese researchers, made the…
In this video Jason Mosley, Senior Publications Manager at the Rift Valley Institute, reflects on the vital role of local researchers within the XCEPT (Cross-Border Conflict Evidence, Policy and Trends) programme. He highlights how local researchers and academics have…
In this video, Dr Nisar Majid – Senior Researcher at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Fellow at the Rift Valley Institute (RVI) – shares reflections on the importance of long-term research in often-overlooked cross-border…
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