Mitigating the Impact of Communal Conflicts on Agricultural Investments in the Niger Delta – PIND’s Policy Brief: October 2024
This conflict briefing explores the link between communal conflict and economic development, focusing on how violence affects agricultural productivity and investment. Using data from PIND’s Partners for Peace (P4P) Peace Map and interviews with key stakeholders, including farmers, herders, and investors, the study analyses how communal conflict impacts agricultural livelihoods and investments. The findings indicate […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: November 03-09, 2024
This week’s update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta, with a focus on criminal insurgency and targeted violence in Imo State. Criminal insurgency, including targeted attacks by separatist militias and criminal gangs against government security forces and civilians, continues to drive insecurity across the state, with over 400 fatalities recorded between January 2021 and […]
PIND Launches Arts and Culture-Based Activities to Foster Social Cohesion in the Niger Delta
PIND has successfully launched a pioneering arts and culture initiative aimed at building social cohesion and reducing violence across Bayelsa and Delta States. Beginning on October 14, 2024, this two-week program engaged 16 communities across 8LGAs in both states with unique cultural activities that foster unity, encouraging alternative pathways to violence through shared heritage and […]
PIND Launches Cocoa Seedling Training Program to Empower Farmers in the Niger Delta
PIND Foundation recently launched its Cocoa Seedling Training Program, to enhance the capacity of cocoa farmers across the Niger Delta region. This initiative focused on improving access to high-quality cocoa seedlings, which are essential for fostering sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing productivity and improved livelihoods. The training event took place in Akure, Ondo State, from […]
Term of Reference- Researcher/Creative Writer Consultants to Develop Case Studies on PIND’s Peacebuilding and Conflict Mitigation Success Stories in Cross River and Delta States.
CLOSED: PROJECT BACKGROUND PIND seeks two consultants who are researchers or creative writers to develop case studies on PIND’s peacebuilding and conflict mitigation success stories in Cross River and Delta States. The case studies are one of a series of PIND analyses that aim to research and tell the story of how the Partners […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: October 27 – November 02, 2024
This week’s update highlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta, with a focus on criminal violence and clashes between rival cult gangs in Akwa Ibom State. Organized criminality and gang violence have become the leading drivers of insecurity in the state. According to available data (see map above), organized criminal violence, including clashes between cult […]
PIND Hosts Oil Palm Industry Stakeholders Convening to Boost Demand for Improved Seeds in the Niger Delta
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) recently hosted a high-level Oil Palm Industry Stakeholders Convening, designed to increase awareness and demand for improved oil palm seeds throughout the Niger Delta. This event brought together more than 80 stakeholders from across the oil palm value chain, including farmers, seed producers, government officials, […]
PIND and Tax Justice Platform Collaborate to Drive Tax Reforms for Small Business Growth in the Niger Delta.
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the Tax Justice and Governance Platform, successfully concluded a convening aimed at addressing the negative impact of multiple taxation and illegal levies on small businesses in the Niger Delta. Held on October 24, 2024, the event brought together key stakeholders, including business […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: October 20-26, 2024
This week’s update spotlights the ongoing issue of organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta, focusing on cult gang-related killings in Rivers State. The persistent struggle for supremacy and territorial control among rival cult gangs continues to be a significant driver of lethal violence and insecurity in the state. According to available data (see map […]
PIND 2024 Q3 Progress Report
This report for the third quarter (July – September 2024) keeps our donors, Board of Trustees, and partners updated on project achievements and challenges, and lessons learned. It aims to encourage deeper collaboration, consolidate impact, and further efforts in business development and sustainability. It also highlights the connection between PIND’s impact and a more peaceful, […]
