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Our Programmes

Six integrated strategic pillars delivering practical peace and security solutions across the Horn of Africa.

Strategic Approach

HOAIPS operates under a five-year strategic framework (2026–2030) focused on strengthening prevention systems, institutional capacity, and regional coordination—aligned with IGAD, the African Union Agenda 2063, and the SDGs.

Strategic Programmes

  • Climate Security and Resilience

    Climate Security and Resilience

    Managing climate-related risks and supporting conflict-sensitive adaptation strategies.

    Activities

    • Climate-security risk assessments
    • Conflict-sensitive adaptation planning
    • Cross-border dialogue on resource-related tensions

    Impact

    Helps communities and institutions manage climate-related risks that drive or exacerbate conflict.

  • Conflict Prevention and Early Warning

    Conflict Prevention and Early Warning

    Strengthening early warning systems and local mediation mechanisms to prevent conflict.

    Activities

    • Design and support community-based early warning systems
    • Train local mediators and peace committees
    • Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue on emerging threats

    Impact

    Supports communities and institutions to detect and address conflict risks before violence escalates across the Horn of Africa.

  • Crisis Preparedness and Policy Support

    Crisis Preparedness and Policy Support

    Supporting institutions with planning, scenario analysis, and evidence-based policy.

    Activities

    • Scenario planning and contingency exercises
    • Policy analysis and technical advisory
    • Support to institutional crisis preparedness systems

    Impact

    Strengthens institutional capacity to anticipate, plan for, and respond to complex crises.

  • Digital Peacebuilding

    Digital Peacebuilding and Information Integrity

    Addressing misinformation and promoting digital resilience through innovation and training.

    Activities

    • Digital literacy and misinformation response training
    • Support for ethical innovation in peace programming
    • Research on information integrity in fragile contexts

    Impact

    Builds resilience against harmful information and strengthens constructive digital engagement in conflict-affected settings.

  • Peace Economy and Inclusive Governance

    Peace Economy and Inclusive Governance

    Promoting inclusive systems and economic opportunities to reduce conflict drivers.

    Activities

    • Research on peace-positive economic opportunities
    • Support for inclusive governance processes
    • Dialogue on economic drivers of conflict

    Impact

    Advances inclusive economic and governance approaches that reduce structural drivers of conflict.

  • Safety, Security and Risk Management

    Safety, Security, and Risk Management

    Enhancing operational readiness and duty of care in high-risk environments.

    Activities

    • Security risk assessments for organisations
    • Duty of care and operational readiness training
    • Crisis response planning support

    Impact

    Enables safer, more effective operations for peace, development, and humanitarian actors in high-risk environments.

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