The Amadeus Institute in Nairobi for the report on the causes and prevention of conflicts in Africa

The Amadeus Institute was invited by the United Nations to participate in a full review of the 1998 report on the causes and prevention of conflicts in Africa. The A/52/871 - S/1998/318 report, produced 12 years ago and addressed to the Secretary General of the UN, has been the cornerstone for a genuine return of United Nations to the African continent. Particularly after the tragedy of Rwanda, the UN needed to analyze the causes of Africa’s chronic instability if it desired to return to the continent.

The event was managed by Mieko Ikegame, the Director of Coordination, Advocacy and Program Development, and through consultation with African civil society, it led to the preparation of the report and recommendations that will identify new targets and tools of the UN for the next decade. Meetings were held in Nairobi, and on July 15, 2010 the report will be presented to the Secretary General and the General Assembly of the United Nations.

The Amadeus Institute, represented by Olivier Deau- the Coordinator of the Centre of Analysis and Publications (CAP) - led a debate on the relation between peace and development. The contribution of the Institute, supported by the findings of the 2009 MEDays conference, has focused on the need for Africa to make its own way towards development not only through regional economic groups, but also through a new partnership for development involving developed and developing countries.

In addition, the Amadeus Institute delivered a comprehensive report on the main obstacles to peace and possible solutions to the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), which is in charge of reviewing the 1998 report.