Practical advice on peacebuilding research in Northern Uganda

Salvator and I wrote an article for the website Insight on Conflict to provide advice for anyone interested in doing peace and conflict related research in Uganda.

Check if out if you're interested! http://www.insightonconflict.org/2011/12/advice-research-uganda/

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