TAMNEAC

Training and Mobility Network for the Economic Analysis of Conflict

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'Mass violent conflict affects millions of individuals and households in developing countries. The EU attempts to advance a coordinated approach to end these conflicts and to mitigate the negative effects for survivors. Nevertheless, a clear challenge is that 40% of violent conflicts reignite within 10 years of ending. As outlined in the Commission’s “Instrument for Stability Strategy Paper 2007-2011”, European institutions recognize the need to formulate policies that will help to end this conflict trap. This is urgently necessary in order to enable sustainable social, economic, and human development. Building capacities to address these challenges is the aim of the Training and Mobility Network for the Economic Analysis of Conflict (TAMNEAC). Europe needs a young, knowledge-based generation of researchers and professionals that are trained in rigorous research methods and in policy-based responses to violent conflict. The network will contribute to our understanding of the drivers, the forms and the social consequences of conflict, as well as the risk management strategies that individuals and households can use to cope with conflict. TAMNEAC will make a significant contribution in several ways. First, it will develop sustainable professional capacities. With the inclusion of policy and private sector partners, TAMNEAC will develop a cohort of future researchers, policy-makers, and consultants that can deal effectively with conflict. Second, it will overcome current limitations within conflict research by investigating new and innovative topics, such as natural resource exploitation as a driver of conflict, the effects of conflict on maternal health, and the use of microinsurance to manage risk in post-conflict settings. Finally, TAMNEAC’s research will be oriented toward policy-makers and will be disseminated using innovative means. The impact that the network anticipates will help to address the capacity needs identified in the EU’s 2003 Security Strategy Paper.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

A training network has been established to tackle the challenges of violent conflict in developing countries. The project's eventual outcome will be a new generation of professionals and researchers effectively dealing with the problem from a wide range of perspectives.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

Backed by EU funding for a four-year period to 2015, the 'Training and mobility network for the economic analysis of conflict' (http://www.tamneac.eu/ (TAMNEAC)) project is introducing a new paradigm in conflict research. Led by academic, policy and private sector partners, researchers are being hosted at research and private sector institutions around Europe. The project also has the support of 13 associated partners from around the world, including conflict-affected countries.

Operational goals relate to training, mobility, research and sustainability. Overall, project efforts are aligned with the goal of knowledge transfer and bridging the gap between research and policymaking.

With a core objective of developing sustainable professional capacities, the next-generation cohort includes future researchers, policymakers and consultants. Training topics cover rigorous research methods, knowledge-based policy responses and programme implementation in nations affected by mass violent conflict.

TAMNEAC also aims to overcome limitations within this area of research by considering new topics. These include the exploitation of natural resources as a driver of conflict, the effects of conflict on maternal health and how microinsurance is used to manage risk in post-conflict settings. Already breaking ground in the economic analysis of conflict, fellows are analysing the drivers, forms and socioeconomic consequences of various types of mass violent conflict.

Steadily fulfilling its stated objectives, TAMNEAC has already established itself in the research environment as a network of young researchers. The consortium hired 2 experienced researchers and 10 early-stage researchers representing a total of 10 countries. Career development plans were established for all from the outset, providing a benchmark for the scope and focus of training activities.

Three group training events have already been realised, as have field trips and data collection activities in countries such as Burundi, India, Kyrgyzstan, the Philippines, Nigeria and Uganda. Several papers have already been published, and various papers have been submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The emphasis on mobility has led to secondments with IFPRI, CURDES, EPRC and International Alert, with more planned as project work continues.

Going forward, TAMNEAC will shift its attention to policy dissemination. Synergies with similarly focused projects are adding to the network's value and potential for positive impact. Outcomes are slated to make a lasting impact in the particular research community and, not least, in conflict-affected areas.