Ep. 8 Kai Brand-Jacobsen "Designing Evidence-Based Initiatives in the PCVE realm"
Description
Kai Brand-Jacobsen, President of the Romanian Peace Institute (PATRIR) and Director of the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), shares his insights on designing evidence-based initiatives in the peacebuilding and conflict resolution realm. With over 25 years of experience, Brand-Jacobsen emphasizes the importance of grounding initiatives in robust evidence, engaging all relevant stakeholders, and maintaining honesty and realism to achieve meaningful impact. He addresses common misconceptions about evidence-based work and highlights the necessity of testing assumptions, fostering a community of practice, and mitigating the risks of false positives and negatives.
Additionally, he underscores the critical role of effective, practical training and the value of cross-disciplinary learning to enhance competencies in peacebuilding and countering violent extremism.
See also the video interview here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG366E4Mgf7-3nOd-Dh0Bto1IZFiU6Ax6
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