Programs

USIP identifies and applies best practices in seven topical areas whose issues cross each phase of conflict through this series of Centers.

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Political transitions have often served as triggers of violence. This initiative aims to increase the capacity of key stakeholders to identify these triggers during political transitions, to build positive relationships among civil society, policymakers, and regional and international organizations, and to contribute to the academic and policy literature on peaceful political transitions in Africa.