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50 reviewsISBN 10: 9264060170
ISBN 13: 9789264060173
Author: Collective
1. Introduction: Understanding Urban Armed Violence
* 1.1 The Global Challenge of Urban Armed Violence
* 1.2 Why Urban Areas are Distinctive Contexts for Armed Violence
* 1.3 Purpose and Scope of this Programming Note
* 1.4 Linkages to Broader Conflict and Fragility Agendas
2. Key Concepts and Definitions
* 2.1 Defining Armed Violence, Urban Violence, and Gang Violence
* 2.2 Distinguishing Urban Armed Violence from Other Forms of Conflict
* 2.3 Key Drivers and Risk Factors in Urban Settings (e.g., weak governance, youth unemployment, illicit economies, rapid urbanization, social exclusion)
3. Assessment and Analysis for Urban Armed Violence
* 3.1 Importance of Context-Specific Analysis
* 3.2 Methodologies for Assessing Urban Armed Violence (e.g., public health approaches, security assessments, community consultations, mapping)
* 3.3 Identifying Hotspots and Vulnerable Populations
* 3.4 Understanding Actor Dynamics (e.g., gangs, informal security providers, state actors)
* 3.5 Gendered Dimensions of Urban Armed Violence
* 3.6 Data Collection and Ethical Considerations
4. Programming Approaches for Preventing and Reducing Urban Armed Violence
* 4.1 Holistic and Multi-Sectoral Approaches
* 4.2 Direct Programming Interventions:
* 4.2.1 Violence Reduction Initiatives (e.g., mediation, truce negotiation, gang interventions)
* 4.2.2 Security and Justice Sector Reform in Urban Contexts (e.g., community policing, access to justice)
* 4.2.3 Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control in Urban Areas
* 4.3 Indirect Programming Interventions:
* 4.3.1 Socio-Economic Development and Livelihoods (e.g., youth employment, vocational training)
* 4.3.2 Urban Planning and Infrastructure (e.g., safe public spaces, lighting)
* 4.3.3 Education and Skills Development for At-Risk Youth
* 4.3.4 Health and Psychosocial Support
* 4.3.5 Community Engagement and Social Cohesion Initiatives
* 4.4 Integrating Cross-Cutting Themes (e.g., gender, human rights, child protection)
5. Implementation Considerations and Challenges
* 5.1 Working in Politically Sensitive and High-Risk Environments
* 5.2 Engaging with Diverse Urban Actors (state, non-state, informal)
* 5.3 Coordination and Partnerships (local, national, international)
* 5.4 Capacity Building for Local Actors
* 5.5 Sustaining Interventions and Exit Strategies
6. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
* 6.1 Developing Relevant Indicators for Urban Armed Violence Reduction
* 6.2 Measuring Impact and Attribution
* 6.3 Adaptive Management and Learning from Experience
* 6.4 Data Sharing and Knowledge Management
7. Policy Implications and Recommendations
* 7.1 Key Messages for Policymakers
* 7.2 Recommendations for Donors and Implementing Agencies
* 7.3 The Way Forward: Towards More Effective Urban Violence Prevention
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