Rift Valley Institute

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…

Elizabeth Nyibol, a researcher and member of the local research network, reflects on her transformative six-year journey with the XCEPT programme. As a young woman from South Sudan, she shares how XCEPT has strengthened her capacity, enhanced her writing…

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…

In this interview, Sahra Koshin shares her insights on the XCEPT project and its impact. She highlights the importance of bringing together researchers and policymakers to engage in meaningful discussions on key issues. Sahra also emphasizes the value of…

In this video, Joel Otieno, Programme Manager for the XCEPT project at the Rift Valley Institute, reflects on the importance of creating spaces for dialogue, reflection and collaboration around cross-border conflict in the Horn of Africa. He highlights how…

In this video, Wintana Alemseged, Senior Political Adviser at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), shares reflections on the development of the XCEPT programme in the Horn of Africa. She discusses how the workshop surfaced both existing insights…