ANCIP

In this sub-project, the focus is on the African Union (AU), alongside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). It delves into their partnerships with various stakeholders and development partners in regional peacebuilding endeavors, encompassing areas such as mediation, early warning systems, and conflict prevention. This analysis is conducted within the framework of practice theory, which posits that understanding the agency of these organizations requires a detailed examination of the practices that shape and define them. According to this perspective, agency is not a static, inherent quality waiting to be uncovered, but rather a dynamic and intersubjective phenomenon that emerges through ongoing interactions. By focusing on the interactive processes that contribute to agency formation, the sub-project aims to provide a nuanced understanding of how these regional actors navigate and influence their external relationships and policy environments. Through this lens, it seeks to shed light on the complex dynamics at play within ECOWAS, the AU, and IGAD, and contribute to a deeper comprehension of their roles in regional peacebuilding efforts.