The cluster focuses on the links between conflict, human security and development, with a particular emphasis on development processes in post-conflict, post-war and post-disaster contexts. The term human security is used in its broadest sense, and includes food and livelihood security, as well as environmental, economic, health, and personal security.
The main purpose of the cluster is to provide an active forum for academic discussion and development on the themes relevant to the cluster.
------------------------ News and Events -------------------- Discussion of an article by Stig Jarle Hansen: 'The brotherhood as humanitarian and development actors' June 3rd, 12:15 - 13.30 in the Thor Larsen Loft, Noragric.
Call for papers: The International Studies association has a call for papers on the topic: Global Governance: Political Authority in Transition (deadline: June 1st 2010)
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Human security in conflict/post conflict, war/post war situations
Conflict/post conflict institutional building
Human security and human rights
Health and conflict
Livelihood security and revival in conflict and post-conflict contexts, resettlement and reintegration
Resource conflicts, negotiations and human security
Seed systems and security in conflict/post-conflict and post-disaster situations
Reconciliation and peace building processes
Women in post-conflict contexts with reference to UN resolution 1325; gender based violence in conflict post/conflict areas
Competing discourses and relations between humanitarian, development, military and civil actors in conflict/post-conflict zones
Securitization of development: humanitarian and development interventions in a securitized environment (emergency aid and protection, service delivery, long term development)
Collaborate with relevant partner institutions in Norway working in related areas ( i.e. NUPI, PRIO and CMI) and invite them to participate in some of the cluster meetings and activities
Formulate research proposals under the cluster themes and explore opportunities for funding
Generate and nurture research network
Provide a forum for sharing of in-progress research papers
Writing a book (possibly titled with the same name as the cluster?)
Making the projects and activities of the cluster visible on the cluster web-pages
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The membership of the group is open to scientific staff, employees and Masters students of NORAGRIC. If you would like to become a member of this cluster please register here.
