Public Policy: Empowering Grassroots Peacebuilding Through Strategic Collaboration

This paper analyzes Sudanese youth-led peacebuilding efforts, using data from research interviews with various youth groups. The analysis classifies youth initiatives into two categories, reflecting how they navigate current conflict dynamics and security constraints. It point out that despite the challenges, grassroots groups have mitigated local conflicts, but this efforts are often overshadowed by the international community’s focus on high-level negotiations. The paper recommends policies that enhance international support for youth-led peacebuilding, focusing on using mapping tools and strategic collaboration between the various groups.