APCN

Background and Summary

APCN is a humanitarian, charitable organization dedicated to contributing to a positive peace in Africa. It is comprised of over 150 Africanist scholars and professionals active in conflict analysis and resolution research, training, and practice. APCN is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and with the State of Florida as an independent non-profit organization, effective February 2008.

APCN's work encompasses negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and other areas related to conflict prevention and management such as development, relief, governance, policing, and law. Activities include Africa-focused research and knowledge generation and dissemination, and peacebuilding work, assistance, and training.

APCN developed out of a unique concentration of Africanist expertise within the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) at Nova Southeastern University -- one of four doctoral level conflict resolution programs globally. At any given time roughly thirty African doctoral students are undergoing training through DCAR  and APCN. This core nucleus expanded to encompass members from other locations and institutions and partnerships were formed with organizations in Africa, Europe, and elsewhere. APCN’s membership includes faculty, postgraduate students, and professionals with extensive research and practitioner experience in Africa and conflict issues. APCN members have unique expertise related to most current African conflicts, including those in Ethiopia, Cote de Ivoire and the Mano River region, the Nigerian Delta, and Darfur.

A sample of APCN’s Africa-based partner organizations includes the following: 

1] Peoples Federation for National Peace and Development (Malawi)
2] All Rights Organization, Gambia
3] documenting democracy (Sierra Leone and USA)
4] Uganda Peace Foundation Initiative

Since its inception in 2004, APCN has engaged in:
1] Capacity building and human resources development in the field of African peacebuilding
2] Mentoring Africans studying conflict analysis and resolution in order to produce a group of committed peacebuilders with robust analytical and practitioner skills
3] Assisting prospective and current peacebuilders and peace organizations
4] Research and publication of research findings
5] Education and information dissemination through public presentations

Click here for a list of public events and publications produced by APCN.

Acknowledgments

We would like to recognize the generous efforts of those who have volunteered in the past, including Sophie Mamy-Kerlin, Robert Keller, and Lacey Fitzpatrick. Special thanks go to Dr. Judith McKay of NSU for her efforts on behalf of APCN.

APCN's achievements are made possible by those who donate their time or other resources to enhance our efforts to contribute to the attainment of a positive peace in Africa. Donations to APCN can be made here (coming soon).