Directory of Peace Studies in Africa

This directory is a result of a continental-wide survey conducted over the two years prior to its publication, targeting established institutions in Africa. Included is feedback from participating institutions on existing programmes in the field of peace studies in terms of teaching, research and community service.

The directory is intended to be easily shared and disseminated among institutions and individuals as a viable reference tool. A “readily accessible and modifiable” database has been compiled covering 121 departments in 109 institutions in 34 African countries. The countries are listed in alphabetical order. The UPEACE Africa Programme and ACCORD mailed a letter and questionnaire to 361 academic institutions and 97 non-governmental organisations across Africa.

For each institution listed, data is supplied under the following headings:

• Region
• Type
• Last survey done (i.e. year last surveyed)
• Address, phone , fax, website
• Department/unit
• Taught in (i.e. language)
• Contact person, their language, phone and fax numbers, and email
• Peace-related themes in general courses
• Specific peace-related modules, courses, training
• Certificates/diplomas awarded
• Research (areas of research and publications)
• Community service; and
• Additional information