The CCDP is the Graduate Institute’s focal point for advanced research on conflict analysis, peacebuilding, and the intricate links between security, justice, development and governance in fragile and complex contexts across the world.
The Centre advances evidence-based policymaking and programming by providing research and analysis on pressing challenges in conflict resolution, peacebuilding and development. We bridge the gap between research and practice by collaborating with stakeholders to develop practical, geopolitically informed peace strategies and policies. Our work contributes critical and academic insights, helping to refine and improve existing approaches. We also innovate in data collection, mapping, measurement, and evaluation, ensuring that our outputs are both practical and meaningful across these interconnected spheres.
Our research encompasses a range of topics critical to peacebuilding, including:
- statebuilding
- security architectures
- mediation
- non-state armed actors
- climate and conflict
- conflict-sensitive programming
- digital technologies
- frameworks for measuring peace
The CCDP is a founding partner of the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform and a member institution of the OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions.