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Some reflections on how well-meaning donor policies can have unexpected interactions with complex dynamics in conflict-affected and fragile countries. Written after having spent 8 years in South Sudan working on conflict mitigation and conflict sensitivity, it looks at five policy backfires: 1.      When a push for efficiency leads to a decrease in quality. 2.      When ‘zero tolerance’ leads to zero reporting. 3.      When information and analysis are not institutionalised. 4.      When centralised directives lead to absurdities on the ground. 5.      When short-term successes blind us to long-term problems. https://lnkd.in/eRR-wXTi

Find my latest article on Geopolitical Futures with new developments in Egypt and Ethiopia in the ongoing fight for water 13 years in the making (of the Grand Renaissance Ethiopian Dam - GERD)

Deadline Extended to November 1st for the FIRM Challenge! Are you a Somalia-based, registered business tackling financial challenges faced by the vulnerable Somali communities? Join our information session on October 28 to learn more about the program and ask any questions you have! Register for the information session (Oct 28, 15:00-16:00 EAT) here: https://lnkd.in/eYaibVwc Want to know more about the program? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eKTiTsyt #innovationchallenge #Somalia #financialinnovation #resourcemobilization

At the first Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform on #AnticipatoryAction, panelists from DG ECHO, Federal Government of Somalia, ARC Agency, UNOCHA and START Network discussed how we can better layer different financing streams to enhance the scale of #AnticipatoryAction in the region. A resounding agreement that we need pre-allocated funding to be part of government budgets to reduce risks before they turn into lives lost and economic losses.

A very important analysis! Completely corresponds with what I have been expieriencing for so many years. A former director of mine once said: "The opposite of well done is well intended"- could not agree more! This policy brief highlights the role that donor headquarters play in shaping the incentives and rules of the aid system, influencing implementing partner decisions, policies, and investments. It takes a deeper look at how some well-meaning policies can unexpectedly backfire, leading to new challenges, inefficiencies or in some cases, perpetuate conflict. To do so, it analyses five well-meaning policies common to many donors that can have unexpectedly negative results within conflict-affected countries, providing examples from South Sudan https://lnkd.in/dmnX-kfx

Nigeria’s ongoing violent conflicts have inflicted severe wounds on the nation’s economy, impacting livelihoods, infrastructure, and overall development. Disruptions caused by violence – displacement, property destruction, and travel anxieties – have crippled various economic activities. The country is estimated to lose $12 billion annually due to violent conflicts. As farmers and herders clash, communities are forced out of their land and sources of livelihood, exacerbating food insecurity and overall economic activity. Whether you are a policy maker, researcher, or advocate, this report is vital for understanding the country's evolving security environment. Click here - https://lnkd.in/dzGjZSzi to download the report. __________ Samuel Oluwajobi | Olive Aniunoh | Joshua Biem | Ehi Ochogwu | Kenneth Maduagwu | Ndubuisi N. Nwokolo, PhD | Emeka Okpukpara | Patrick O. Okigbo III | Africa Independent Television (AIT)

I genuinely wish the best for this mission where #Kenya🇰🇪 graciously lends its support to #Haiti🇭🇹. However, beyond this, we must grasp the potential outcome of this African peacekeeping experiment in the Caribbean, which could be far worse than the tragic incident caused by the Gurkha forces due to a lack of foresight and planning. Kenyan forces lack experience in the current state of total chaos that #Haiti finds itself in today. I believe not even #France🇫🇷 could establish a semblance of order and security beneficial to the ordinary citizen. #Gangs funded by #drug #trafficking and #political #corruption have increased their firepower. These gangs no longer fight for territory among themselves; they now fight for #political #power. Today, Port-au-Prince resembles a mix of the worst aspects of 1990s #Mogadishu🇸🇴 and the most violent times of 1980s #Medellín🇨🇴. Ciudad Juarez🇲🇽 is a garden of roses compared to Cite du Soleil 🇭🇹 I hope they have Special Forces and creoles negotiators and communication back channels in place with all the players in case #kidnappings of Kenyan troops occur as soon as they arrive in #Haiti🇭🇹

ADB is supporting Sri Lanka’s reform efforts to address the root causes of the economic crisis with an emphasis on protecting poor and vulnerable people. Explore this #ADBFactSheet to learn more about our work there. 👉 https://ow.ly/b0SP50SCncT

On #WorldHabitatDay today, we celebrate the power of #microfinance to expand access to one of our most basic rights: #shelter. And, as our delegation prepares for the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction next week in Manila, we are inspired by the possibilities we see in the Philippines. Watch “The Power of a Housing Investment,” produced in partnership with Skoll Foundation, to explore how #finance is fueling new possibilities in housing resilience and #sustainabledevelopment.

"The problem that is overlooked" The autonomous regions are the root cause of Somalia's problems. They don't believe in a strong Somalia; instead, these regions are built on the basis of clanism. Somali people were told it's federalism, but in reality, these regions are confederate, where there exists one country with seven presidents, seven parliamentarians, and seven executive branches?. They are the roadblock to Somalia's development. If the central government takes any action, every state will declare independence. Is that federalism or confederation? These states must be abolished, or at least they should adopt a real form of federalism. The problem lies within these clan-based regions.