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Fragile Lives 2026 marked the third edition of an annual expert conference on the role of scientific evidence in shaping policies for fragile and conflict-affected areas. Held on 30 September and 1 October 2026 at marta's Gästehäuser Hauptbahnhof Berlin,

Neil Ferguson of the Peacebuilding Program and ISDC's Director, Tilman Brück, along with Paul Thissen from 3ie, were guest editors of a recent special issue at the Journal of Development Effectiveness. The special issue presents new learning on the rigoro

Registration for the third annual Fragile Lives conference has officially opened. Early Bird tickets are now available at a reduced fee for attendees who register ahead of the standard deadline (by 31 July). The two-day conference will take place on 30 Se

ISDC - International Security and Development Center and the University of Central Asia (UCA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reflecting the continuity of their long-standing academic partnership. The agreement was signed by Pr

While social safety nets are vital tools for poverty alleviation, one question remains critical for policymakers: How can interventions effectively build resilience in regions characterized by dense forced displacement and severe infrastructure deficits?

For the first time, a study has shown a direct link between political violence and violence against children, adolescents and young adults perpetrated by family members, acquaintances and peer groups. The findings are based on surveys of over 35,000 young

While negotiation and mediation are central to resolving conflicts, one question often gets overlooked: Does it matter who pays for peace? In a new paper, titled 'Financing Peace Negotiations', Neil Ferguson, Lea Ellmanns, Corinne von Burg, Philipp Lusten

12th Annual Life in Kyrgyzstan Conference 07-08 October 2026 This year will mark the 12th anniversary of the series of 'Life in Kyrgyzstan' Conferences held in Bishkek! This year's conference will once again be convened by the University of Central Asia's

Using large-scale phone survey data collected throughout 2021 in four African countries (Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Mozambique), this paper examines the impact of COVID-19 exposure on food security. The authors, including ISDC's Damier Esenaliev,

Climate and conflict crises are increasingly occurring together, creating compounded risks for household food security. In this newly released paper, authors Mahlet Degefu Awoke and Tilman Brück synthesize evidence from 37 studies published from 2020 to 2