The rise in terror attacks worldwide has increased political pressure to respond effectively. Governments have earmarked more funding for counter-terrorism (CT) measures and programmes countering or preventing violent extremism (CVE/PVE). But what impact do these programmes actually have on preventing conflict and building peace?

In its recent research, Saferworld has critically reviewed CT and CVE/PVE approaches and examined strategic and practical options for improving them. Its latest case studies look at CT and CVE/PVE efforts in Tunisia and two counties in Kenya – Lamu and Garissa, building on previous case studies from Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen.

In this EPLO Brown Bag Lunch discussion, Larry Attree, Saferworld’s Head of Policy, will present research findings on how potential contradictions between CT, CVE/PVE, and peacebuilding approaches can be managed. He will be accompanied by Amine Ghali, Director of the Al Kawakibi Democracy Transition Center (Tunisia), Thomas Nyagah, Kenya research report author, and Kloé Tricot O’Farrell, Tunisia research report author.

Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and EPLO will provide tea and coffee.

Please note that seats are limited and registration is mandatory. Please RSVP to Lorenzo Conti if you would like to participate.