Strengthening Early Warning Systems to Prevent Crisis Escalation
Early warning systems across West Africa and the Sahel often identify risks but fail to translate warnings into action. This brief examines institutional, technical, and political barriers that prevent early…
From Warning to Action: Closing the Early Response Gap
Despite improved risk monitoring, many crises escalate due to delayed or fragmented responses. This brief highlights governance and coordination failures that undermine early action and proposes institutional reforms to ensure…
Governance Reform as a Tool for Conflict Prevention
Weak governance and political exclusion are central drivers of conflict. This brief explores how inclusive governance reforms, accountability mechanisms, and trust-building measures can reduce conflict risk and support long-term stability.…
Rebuilding Trust in Institutions to Strengthen Stability
Declining trust in public institutions undermines crisis prevention and response. This brief examines the link between trust, legitimacy, and stability, and proposes actions to strengthen transparency, community engagement, and service…
Climate Stress as a Risk Multiplier: Implications for Preparedness
Climate variability intensifies competition over resources, livelihoods, and services. This brief highlights climate stress as a risk multiplier and argues for integrating climate data into early warning and preparedness planning…
OSPRE Releases Flagship Report on the Future of Stability in West Africa and the Sahel
The Office for OSPRE has formally launched Nigeria’s National Early Warning and Risk Analytics Platform, a new initiative designed to strengthen crisis prevention, preparedness, and anticipatory action across the country.
OSPRE Launches New Series of Policy Briefs to Support Early Action and Preparedness
The Organisation for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) has launched a new series of policy briefs aimed at supporting evidence-based decision-making on crisis prevention, preparedness, and resilience in West Africa…