A shared commitment : African-Nordic peace and security cooperation : a report from the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) and the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)

Abstract

Over the past decade, the Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden – have strengthened their relationship with African states and societies by supporting the African Peace and Security Architecture and promoting African involvement in conflict prevention, mediation, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding efforts. This report offers an overview of the partnership between African and Nordic countries in peace and security from 2012 to 2021. It features original case studies on Nordic country cooperation with African actors and institutions, across an array of efforts, including support to peace processes, building capacity and training for inclusive conflict management, contributing to peace operations, and advancing gender equality, climate adaptation and resilience. It also includes perspectives on cross-cutting themes such as women, peace and security, youth, countering violent extremism, and partnership with the African Union. The report aims to be a resource for the policy community, mapping African-Nordic cooperation, in pursuit of peace and security in Africa.

<p>Contents: Preface -- Executive summary -- Introduction -- Part 1: Nordic country studies - Denmark / Jakob Dreyer -- Finland / Prince Duah Agyei -- Iceland / Silja Bára R. Ómarsdóttir and Guðrún Sif Friðriksdóttir -- Norway / Ingvild Brox Brodtkorb -- Sweden / Fredrik Söderbaum and Sören Stapel -- Part 2: Thematic perspectives -- African peace support capacity / Vasu Gounden -- Women, peace, and security / Olivia Ebenstål Almeida -- Youth, peace, and security / Martha Kiiza Bakwesgha -- Peacekeeping and countering violent extremism / Fiifi Edu-Afful and Kwesi Aning -- The African Union (AU) Partnership and the Peace Fund / Hafsa Maalim</p>