Cross-Border Relationships Project

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Center for Peace and Development Studies, University of Juba

Concordis International is working with the Center for Peace and Development Studies at the University of Juba to support the stability of Sudan. The Cross-Border Relations Project aims to develop a body of knowledge regarding the management of sustainable, peaceful cross-border relations and make this available to Sudanese policy makers an opinion leaders from diverse social and political constituencies.

In 2011, southern Sudanese will decide in a refendum whether South Sudan should become a separate country. Whether or not this takes place, regional governments in Juba and Khartoum, and peoples on either side of the North-South border, will remain interdependent. In order to facilitate a smooth transition, it is vital that the policy makers, at local, state, and national level, agree post referendum arrangements covering relevant issues on both scenarios, unity or secession. The Cross-Border Relations Project is playing an integral role in informing these discussions.

CPDS has a presence in both Khartoum and Juba and a strong tradition of action orientated research in support of peace and development in Sudan. Four analysts from the Center are researching policy relevant questions to help leaders better conceive and manage borders and relationships across borders; and to provide strategic direction and input into Concordis consultations. The guiding motto of the University, “Excellence and Relevance”, captures the underlying philosophy of the project well.

The team also includes the most eminent African experts on border governance who assist in bringing to the table lessons from other African contexts. Together, the Cross-Border Relations Project team inform Concordis consultations and engage constructively with policy makers to help build consensus on issues of border governance in the interests of both border populations and national stability.

Concordis is also supporting the CPDS through the provision of high speed internet connections in both Khartoum and Juba. This is essential to facilitate the research undertaken within the Cross-Border Relations Project; but it will also mean all CPDS staff and students have access to a vital information resource.

The Cross-Border Relations Project Team includes:

1. Simon Monoja, Director, Center for Peace and Development Studies, University of Juba, Coordinator
2. Dr. Mohamed Mukhtar, Deputy Director, CPDS, University of Juba
3. Dr. Dhieu Matok, Associate Professor, CPDS, University of Juba
4. Dr. Leben Moro, Associate Professor, CPDS, University of Juba
5. Dr. Fayz Omer, Associate Professor, CPDS, University of Juba
6. Prof. Anthony Asiwaju
7. Dr. Wafula Okumu
8. Olu Arowobosoye

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