Yusuf Bangura

Yusuf Bangura, originally from Sierra Leone, is Research Coordinator at the UN Research Institute for Social Development in Geneva. His research interests are in the field of redistributive politics, state reform, ethnic inequalities and democratization. He is the lead author of the Institute's flagship report Combating Poverty and Inequality: Structural Change, Social Policy and Politics.

Security Sector Reform needs inclusive politics and jobs for the poor

Security sector reform has gained prominence in recent years as the international community seeks solutions to seemingly intractable conflicts. However, in order to achieve sustainable peace, security sector reform needs to be grounded in inclusive government and growth strategies that deliver job

By Yusuf Bangura

/ 19 Mar 2012

Rebuilding Cote d’Ivoire: Lessons from Sierra Leone

To tackle Cote d’Ivoire’s intractable problems after the demise of Gbagbo’s regime, security sector reform, reconciliation, resettlement and development must work in tandem

By Yusuf Bangura

/ 3 May 2011