Research & Engagement

At the Centre for Peace and Development (CPD), research and engagement operate as an integrated and mutually reinforcing process that connects scholarly inquiry with peace practice and policy relevance. The Centre’s work is informed by sustained academic collaboration and intellectual exchange with nationally and internationally reputed institutions and networks, including universities and research centres such as the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), UNESCO academic platforms, and leading global higher education institutions. These associations strengthen CPD’s commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship in peace, conflict, development, international politics, gender, and human security.

Its research and engagement activities include academic publishing through PEACEWORKS, participation in international dialogues, collaborative research projects, a capacity-building programme, and policy-oriented initiatives. By fostering partnerships with global research institutes, international organizations, and scholarly networks, we ensure that our work contributes to both global knowledge production and locally grounded peacebuilding practice. By integrating research excellence, we position ourselves as a dynamic institution where knowledge serves both academic advancement and societal transformation. This synergy between research and engagement reflects our commitment to building a more just, informed, and peaceful global community.