Publications

Books

• 2011. Polarization and Transformation in Zimbabwe: Social Movements, Strategy Dilemmas and Change, Maryland, Lexington Press & South Africa: University of Kwazulu-Natal Press.

• 2011. Conflict, Peacebuilding and Development: A Critical Reader and Compendium, co-edited with Tony Karbo. Geneva: UN University for Peace. http://www.africa.upeace.org/

• 2007. Peace Research in Africa: Critical Essays on Methodology, co-authored with Abdul Karim Bangura, Geneva: UN University for Peace, 2007. http://www.africa.upeace.org/

 Book Chapters and Journal Articles

• "Statebuilding in Africa: An Endogenous Agenda?" Chapter in Africa's International Relations, edited by Tim Murithi, forthcoming, UK: Routledge.

• 2010. "The UN's Tripartite Peace Architecture amidst Promises and Challenges for Sustaining Peace: Galtung's relevance a third of a century later," chapter in Experiments with Peace (invited contributor to a book for Johan Galtung's 80th birthday). UK: Fahamu Books.

• 2010. "Strategic Policy Frameworks and Peacebuilding in United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and Non-PBC countries: A Comparative Analysis," co-authored with Neclâ Tschirgi, JPD, 5:2.

• 2009. "From Making to Building Peace in the 21st Century: New Approaches for New Conflict Contexts," co-authored with Mary-Hope Schwoebel, Global Almanac, Washington D.C.: CQ Press. (This overall book was the 2002 Winner of "Outstanding Academic Title" for 2002 by Choice Magazine)

• 2009. Web-based portal extensive analytical reviews of literature and practice, on Peacebuilding and:  Economic Recovery Strategies; Community Reintegration; Youth Employment and Empowerment; Natural Resources; Private Sector, Financial Management and Economic Governance. Peacebuilding Initiative, Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research (HPCR), Harvard University & HPCR International, www.peacebuildinginitiative.org.

• 2008. "An Integrated Framework for Peacebuilding, Development and Human Rights: Reflections on Liberia's PRSP," co-authored with Sakiko Fukuda-Parr, Peacebuilding in Liberia, London: Ashgate Press.

• 2007 with Samuel Doe, "Strengthening Peacebuilding Efforts in Liberia", Discussion Document for UNMIL and the UNCT, 15 April 2007.

• 2006 with Tyler Christie, "Natural Resource Governance, Conservation and Security: Evolving Best Practices in Post-Conflict Liberia", in Journal of Peacebuilding and Development, V3:2.

• 2003 With Mary Hope Schwoebel, "Towards a Theory, Method and Practice of Appreciative Inquiry for Use in Complex Peacebuilding and Development Contexts" in (eds.) Cynthia Sampson, Mohammed Abu-Nimer, Claudia Liebler, and Diana Whitney, Positive Approaches to Peacebuilding: A Resource for Innovators. Washington, D.C.: Pact Publications.

• 2002 With Mary-Hope Schwoebel. "From Making to Building Peace in the 21st Century: New Approaches for New Conflict Contexts, Global Almanac. This overall book was the 2002 Winner of "Outstanding Academic Title" for 2002 by Choice Magazine.

• 2001 "The Case of Land in Zimbabwe: Cause of Conflict, Foundation for Sustained Peace" in Abu-Nimer(ed.). Reconciliation, Justice and Co-existence. Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group.

• 2000 "Reconciling Relationships While Pursuing Justice: Land Redistribution in Zimbabwe," in Peace and Change. 25:2 (April): 225-238.

• 1999 "Engaging Theory Towards Conflict Transformation: The Case of Northern Ireland", Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR) Doctoral Student Publication, 1999.

• 1998 with LeBaron, Michelle Duryea and Garon, Steven: Conflict and Culture, Second Edition. ICAR.

Journal Editorials

• 2012 with M. Abu-Nimer. "Cooperation for Reconstruction, Peace and Transformation in Haiti: Critical Reflections to Advance Aid Effectiveness," JPD 6-3.

• 2011 with Qamar-ul Huda, Mohammed Abu-Nimer and Amer Qader. "Islam, Peacebuilding and Development," JPD, 6-1.

• 2010 with Pamela Scully and Mohammed Abu-Nimer. "Gender Violence and Gender Justice," JPD, 5:3.

• 2009 with M. Abu-Nimer. Peace Operations and Development Interventions: Expanding the Focus on Context, Politics, Participation and Transparency," JPD, 5:1.

• 2008 with Vanessa Wyeth. "Seeking the Forest Through the Trees: Institutional Arrangements and Tools for Peacebuilding," JPD, 4:2.

• 2008 with M. Abu-Nimer. "Back to Basics: Reassessing our Analytical Models and Strategies to Strengthen Peacebuilding in Africa," JPD, 4:1.

• 2007 with Mohammed Abu-Nimer, "Security for People? The Role of SSR in Sustaining Peace", Editorial in Journal of Peacebuilding and Development (JPD), V3:N2.

• 2006 with Rolain Borel and Mohammed Abu-Nimer, "Environment and Natural Resource Related Conflicts: Moving Towards Transformational Approaches", Editorial in JPD, V3:N1.

• 2006 with Mohammed Abu-Nimer, "National Ownership in Security, Peacebuilding and Development: Grassroots Activism, Institution Building and Policymaking", Editorial in JPD, V2:N3.

• 2005 with Thania Paffenholz and Mohammed Abu-Nimer, "Peacebuilding and Development: Integrated Approaches to Evaluation", Editorial in JPD, V2:N2.

• 2004 with Mohammed Abu-Nimer, "Building Socially Accountable Peace and Development in Africa", Editorial in JPD, V2:N1.

• 2004 with Mohammed Abu-Nimer, "Peacebuilding and Development: Interventions, Perceptions and Practices", Editorial in JPD, V1:N3.

• 2003 with Mohammed Abu-Nimer, "Mapping Strategic Linkages: Development in Peace Processes" Editorial in JPD, V1:N2.

• 2002 with Mohammed Abu-Nimer, "Peacebuilding and Development: the Birth of a New Journal', Editorial in JPD, V1:N1.

Government, IGO and NGO Reports

• 2011. "Peace Dividends: Contributions of Administrative and Social Services to Peacebuilding," United Nations inter-agency report, United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office.

• 2010. "From Making to Sustaining Peace: Lessons Learned from UN Processes," Report for UNDP, South Africa.

• 2010. "In Pursuit of Sustainable Peacebuilding: Where the UN's Peacebuilding Architecture Needs to Go," Center for International Policy Studies (CIPS), University of Ottawa, the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), 1/2010. Product of invited participation in the "Sustainable Peacebuilding Network, the Future of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission," CIPS.

• 2010. "Political Governance in Fragile and Post-Conflict Contexts," Technical paper for UNDP, BCPR. With Tore Rose.

• 2009. "Second Generation DDR Practices in UN Peace Operations: A Contribution to the New Horizon Agenda," Report commissioned by DPKO, DDR Unit.

• 2008. "Integrated Approaches to Peacebuilding in Transitional Settings: Lessons from Liberia," ISS Paper, South Africa: Institute for Security Studies.

• 2007. "Strengthening Peacebuilding Efforts in Liberia," with Samuel Doe Discussion Document for UNMIL and the UNCT, United Nations, Liberia.

• 2006. UNMIL Senior Staff Retreat Background Note, United Nations, Liberia.

• 2006. "Towards a United Nations Strategy on the Facilitation of Political and Ethnic Reconciliation: Discussion Document," with Comfort Ero, United Nations, Liberia.

• 2003. With Ezekiel Pajibo, "Between Perception and Reality: Are NGOs Really Making a Difference?" Monograph for MWENGO, Harare, Zimbabwe: MWENGO.

• 2003. "Beyond a Blocked Transition: Prospects for Nonviolent Political Change in Zimbabwe", United States Institute for Peace Special Report, (Written anonymously).

• 2003. with Ezekiel Pajibo, "Can Participation Advance Poverty Reduction? PRSP Process and Content in Five African Countries", Harare, Zimbabwe: AFRODAD.

• 2001. "Changing Macroeconomic Rules and Redefining Policy: Civil Society in Economic Policymaking" CHRI Millenium Report to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. India: Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI).

Reader and Compendium

• Forthcoming, with Tony Karbo, Conflict, Peacebuilding and Development: A Critical Reader and Compendium, Geneva: UN University for Peace.

Newspaper / Web Articles

• 2011. "Transforming and Preventing Polarization by Embracing Strategy Dilemmas: An Outsider View on Lessons from Zimbabwe". http://www.solidaritypeacetrust.org/1042/transforming-and-preventing-polarization/

• 2002. "Zimbabwe's Elections: Not free and Fair by its Own Criteria - Facts for Policymakers and Activists". ZNET, Africa Watch. March 20, 2000. Also, in NCA Agenda, July 2002. (Written under pseudonym).

• 2002. "Workers Under Siege in the New Zimbabwe". Indymedia. March 15, 2002. (Written under pseudonym).

• 2002. "Narrowing the Space for Civic Action: Zimbabwe's Parliament Fast-Tracking Repressive Legislation". Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Newsletter. (Written under pseudonym).

NGO Newsletter and Magazine Articles

• 1999 "Reconceptualizing Self-Determination: Prospects for Peoples in a Multinational World" in Cantilevers-The Identity Dimension: Policy and Process in Northern Ireland and Quebec.6: 8-9.

• 1997 "Land Tenure Reform in Zimbabwe: Cause for Conflict, Foundation for Sustained Peace." Cantilevers. South Africa. Volume 4, Second Half 1997: 24-28.

• 1997 "Bridging Reconciliation and Justice in South Africa." Cantilevers. Vol. 3, 1997:19-23.

• 1997 "Leading the Way? Candid Words from the National Party, the Inkatha Freedom Party, and the African National Congress about Reconciliation and the Future of South Africa." Cantilevers. Vol.3, 1997: 12-17.

• 1997 with Abitbol, Eric. Bi-annual Report for the Independent Projects Trust. Durban, South Africa. 1997.

• 1996 "Women in Community and National Struggles." Cantilevers. Vol.2, 1996:19-21.

• 1996 with Abitbol, Eric, "Into the Heart of Tibet: the Survival of a People." Cantilevers, Vol.2, 1996:12-18.

• 1996 "Reconciliation: Between Israelis and Palestinians?" Cantilevers. Vol.1,1996: 14-16.

• 1996 with Abitbol, Eric. "A Day in Hebron/Al-Khalil." Cantilevers. Vol.1,1996: 8-11.

• 1996 "Indigenous Peoples: the Definitional Debate Returns." The Outsider, London: Minority Rights Group Publications. London. Number 48, October 1996: 1. "Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in the Asia/Pacific Region." The Outsider. London: Minority Rights Group Publications. Number 47, July 1996: 4-5. "Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in the Asia/Pacific Region." MRG Urgent Issues Briefing Paper. London: Minority Rights Group Publications. July 1996.

• 1995 "Peacemaking in Latin America." In the Alert. London: International Alert Publications, May 1995.

• 1996 "Indigenous Peoples: the Definitional Debate Returns." The Outsider, London: Minority Rights Group

Affiliations

Transcend, Member; African Conflict and Peace Review, UPEACE (UN University for Peace), Editorial Board Member; Peacemedia, Advisory Committee Member; Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Member, Freelancers Union, Member.

Awards

2003-2004 American University School of International Service Dissertation Fellowship

2002-2003 United States Institute of Peace, Peace Scholar Fellowship

1998-2001 American University Doctoral Scholarship (Hurst Award)

2000 Alan Taylor Award for Outstanding Academic Service

1997-1998 Teaching Assistantship

1993-94 LSE School Scholarship

1992 Soros Foundation, Mihai Eminescui Fellowship in Romania

1989-1992 UC Berkeley High Honors (academic)