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Happy to announce the launch of our World Bank paper written jointly with my fellow development practitioners Gael R., Zubair Bhatti and I . Our paper adds to the debate on the complex relationships between administrative capacity, service delivery, political processes, and legitimacy - critical state-building questions. We argue that a social contract approach can better explain why state legitimacy may not necessarily improve despite dramatic improvements in service delivery. Our paper advocates that effective donor engagement in FCV countries, requires humility and realism about what international actors can achieve. It also suggests ideas for doing things differently (considering the necessary humility with ‘innovative’ options). Acacia Dialogue Center

Our CEO - Nimo Jirdeh presented a timely and pertinent paper on Harnessing Regional Trade to Strengthen Borderland Economies in the Horn of Africa at the Annual Forum for Ideas organized in Djibouti by Heritage Institute for Policy Studies

Acacia Dialogue Center was well represented at Bajeti Hub The Public Finance Conference 2024, organised to set the agenda for Public Finance in Kenya through impact budgeting and harnessing devolution. #PFC2024

🕊️ Today is Peace, Relief, and Recovery Day at #COP29 – a crucial moment to recognize that climate action and peace go hand in hand. That’s why we are calling for climate action to be conflict-sensitive and for peace to be a priority at the ongoing COP and upcoming COPs. We, as part of the Peace@COP collective, have put together a policy paper providing recommendations for involving peace in climate action negotiations. Discover our recommendations for mitigating military environmental and climate impacts, fostering community engagement in climate programs, allocating loss and damage funds to vulnerable communities, and including youth in climate and peacebuilding efforts, as well as how conflict sensitivity can be integrated into climate initiatives and how we can move toward a Green Transition in conflict-affected areas.👇 🔗 Read our policy brief at: https://lnkd.in/d5PNS7HU #PeaceAtCOP

The Common Principles for Effective Climate Finance and Action for Relief, Recovery, and Peace were developed by a global community of experts, practitioners, and policy-makers, in collaboration with actors at the local level. The principles emphasise the importance of local ownership and leadership in climate action. By embedding the voices of women, indigenous groups, youth, and other affected communities from start to finish, we don’t just create projects; we build sustainable futures driven by the people most impacted. 🌱 Now is the time to ensure that climate finance reaches the people and places who need it most. Read the principles here: https://lnkd.in/djfw3t29

It has been a great honor to contribute to the organisation of the Green Takaba and Water Master Plan launch for Takaba Town in Mandera County. The Takaba Master Plan is a bold and visionary 25 year project plan designed to address water and climate needs of the region for climate resilient population. Congratulations to Mandera County leadership and to all partners involved.

I was honored to be the guest speaker at the Breakfast Meeting on "External Bilateral Relations in the Horn of Africa: Implications for Foreign Policy and Shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa" organized in Addis by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Africa and Institute for Peace and Security Studies - IPSS The event bought together policymakers, diplomats, scholars, researchers, and development practitioners with a shared interest in gaining insights into current regional developments. Acacia Dialogue Center

Our Managing Director- Ali Ibrahim presenting the nexus of Climate Change and Conflict particularly in the Horn of Africa in the Annual Peace Conference organized by PDRC. Acacia Dialogue Center

Acacia Dialogue Center participated in the 1st Annual Peace Conference in Nairobi. Dr Ali Ibrahim was one of the key panelist for the Climate Change and its impact on Peace and Development in The Horn of Africa. The conference was a collaboration between University of Nairobi and East African Institute for Peace & Governance. Acacia Dialogue Center

Thank you for your appreciation, we look forward to working with all stakeholders for sustainable peace and social cohesion. Acacia Dialogue Center