The story
Drawing on 2,139 surveys across 69 communities, the report examines social cohesion and capacities for peace in the Aweil, Bentiu, Bor, Rumbek, and Yambio areas. I co-led authorship with Christopher Louise, translating research and predictive models into policy recommendations alongside the wider analytical team.
A finding to take away
Peaceful citizenship is closely connected with wider social-cohesion patterns. The report argues for strengthening local institutions and civic spaces while addressing the conditions associated with civilian militarisation. Its analysis of peace infrastructures includes womenโs leadership and participation, rather than treating gender as a separate question.
Findings reflect the surveyed areas and local variation, not a nationwide causal evaluation. Lead-author and co-author credits are on PDF page 3; the executive summary begins on page 8.