Our Programmes
Research and Action for Peaceful, Secure and Inclusive Societies
LIPS develops programmes that respond to the realities of Liberia and the wider West African region.
Our work combines research, policy engagement, capacity building and dialogue to address the drivers of conflict and strengthen the institutions and communities that contribute to peace.
Conflict Prevention & Early Warning
Understanding Risk. Supporting Early Action.
Conflict is easier to prevent than to resolve.
LIPS works to identify emerging risks, understand local conflict dynamics and strengthen systems that enable timely and peaceful responses.
Our work includes:
- Conflict analysis and mapping
- Early warning and early response
- Community-based monitoring
- Mediation and dialogue
- Violence prevention
- Conflict-sensitive policy development
- Community resilience
Security Sector Reform & Governance
Accountable Institutions. Democratic Security.
Effective security institutions are essential to public trust and democratic governance.
LIPS supports research and dialogue on police, military, justice and broader security-sector reform.
Our work includes:
- Security-sector governance
- Police and military reform
- Civilian oversight
- Institutional accountability
- Justice-sector reform
- Legislative and policy analysis
Women, Peace & Security
Inclusive Peace Is Stronger Peace.
Sustainable peace requires societies to address the legacies of conflict.
LIPS supports research and engagement on transitional justice, accountability, reconciliation and social healing.
Our work includes:
- Truth and reconciliation
- Transitional justice policy
- Reparations
- Victim and survivor engagement
- Memorialisation
- Community reconciliation
- Accountability
Climate Security & Environmental Peacebuilding
Understanding the Security Implications of a Changing Climate.
Climate change and environmental pressures can intensify competition over land, water and natural resources.
LIPS examines the links between environmental change, conflict and security while supporting approaches that turn environmental challenges into opportunities for cooperation.
Our work includes:
- Climate-conflict analysis
- Environmental peacebuilding
- Resource governance
- Land-related conflict
- Climate-induced displacement
- Environmental governance
Youth, Peace & Security
Young People Are Partners in Peace.
Young people are not only affected by conflict. They are leaders, innovators and peacebuilders.
LIPS supports meaningful youth participation in peace and security processes.
Our work includes:
- Youth participation
- Youth-led mediation
- Prevention of violent extremism
- Youth policy engagement
- UNSCR 2250 implementation
- Youth peacebuilding capacity