The research network "African Non-Military Conflict Intervention Practices" (ANCIP) is a collaborative project of the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), the Research Centre Global Dynamics (ReCentGlobe) at Leipzig University, and the Institute for Development and Peace (INEF) at the University of Duisburg-Essen. It is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (2022-2028). The research network examines the academically so far neglected non-military conflict intervention practices of the African Union (AU) and selected African Regional Economic Communities (RECs).

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ANCIP combines empirical research with theory-building and strategic policy advice. The network provides a variety of research-related outputs, such as webinars and publications, for both an academic and a policy audience. The ANCIP Policy Briefs are designed to provide concise insights on timely issues in African peace and security. The ANCIP Working Papers provide a more comprehensive exploration of critical topics and preliminary findings of our ongoing research. The ANCIP Webinar es brings together selected experts and academics to discuss research outcomes and related policy challenges and opportunities.

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The ANCIP Dashboard visualizes intervention practices of the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The dashboard is based on the joint ANCIP database and covers conflict situations on the African continent across time and space. Data on intervention practices are recorded based on official documents by the AU, ECOWAS.

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