HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-07: Supporting post-conflict democracy and reconstruction

Expertise and Contribution to the Call

In my research I focus on the strengthening of existing capacities (on multiple societal levels) to support the peace process within a conflict-affected society. To do so, I use an analytical model, the Peace System Analysis, to discover the weaknesses and strengths within a conflict-affected context, to constructively support societal reconstruction. The PSA engages with stakeholders on different societal levels and is hence a grass roots tool that also takes into account the larger system in which that conflict-affected context is subject to. I have developed the tool through both in person and digital ethnographic methods, in which the ‘stakeholders’ are central to the outcome of the analysis. In that respect I want to lead a work package on innovative methods, as I believe I could offer interesting perspectives to this, for example through the PSA. I moreover believe that working interdisciplinary is crucial to achieving sustainable peace, as it is a complex process in which various disciplines need to partake.

This expertise aligns directly with the call’s priorities by:

•        Thematic background

•        Methodological expertise

•        Innovative tools (PSA)

•        Interdisciplinary approach

Possible Roles within the Consortium

I can contribute to or lead work packages and tasks related to:

•        Innovative methods design

•        Ethnographic research

•        Complex system thinking/analysis

•        Stakeholder-grass root engagement (also through previous-experience in peace NGO-sector)

Specific activities include:

•        Conducting ethnography, leading qualitative studies

•        Developing methodological framework

•        Connecting role between multiple disciplines

•        Supporting policy recommendations and dissemination stakeholders