Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed research, case studies, policy briefs, and field reports
Field Report: The Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri Reconciliation Process
Zaamani Peace Institute
A comprehensive field report documenting the Zaamani Peace Institute's mediation intervention in the Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri inter-ethnic conflict, including conflict analysis, intervention methodology, and outcomes assessment.
Citation
Zaamani Peace Institute (2024). Field Report: The Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri Reconciliation Process. ZPI Field Report Series No. 12.
Integrating Traditional and Formal Justice: A Policy Framework for Ghana
Yakubu, A., Bombande, E. & Mahama, A.
This policy brief proposes a framework for the systematic integration of traditional conflict resolution mechanisms into Ghana's formal justice system. Based on extensive field research and stakeholder consultations, the brief identifies key areas of complementarity and proposes concrete policy recommendations.
Citation
Yakubu, A., Bombande, E. & Mahama, A. (2024). Integrating Traditional and Formal Justice: A Policy Framework for Ghana. Zaamani Peace Institute Policy Brief No. 7.
Peace Education in Ghanaian Schools: A Case Study of the School Peace Clubs Programme
Yakubu, A. & Abdulai, R.
This case study evaluates the Zaamani Peace Institute's School Peace Clubs programme, examining its impact on student behaviour, conflict rates, and attitudes toward peacebuilding in 47 participating schools across Northern Ghana.
Citation
Yakubu, A. & Abdulai, R. (2024). Peace Education in Ghanaian Schools: A Case Study of the School Peace Clubs Programme. Development in Practice, 34(2), 189-205.
Elder-Mediated Conflict Resolution in the Dagbon Traditional Area: Effectiveness and Implications for Formal Justice
Yakubu, A. & Iddrisu, A.
This paper examines the effectiveness of elder-mediated conflict resolution in the Dagbon traditional area of Northern Ghana, comparing outcomes with formal court processes. Drawing on a longitudinal study of 186 mediated disputes, the research demonstrates a 78% sustainable resolution rate for traditional mechanisms compared to 34% for formal courts. The findings suggest that traditional approaches offer distinct advantages in community-level disputes due to their accessibility, cultural legitimacy, and restorative focus.
Citation
Yakubu, A. & Iddrisu, A. (2024). Elder-Mediated Conflict Resolution in the Dagbon Traditional Area. African Journal of Conflict Resolution, 24(1), 45-72.
Women's Roles in Traditional Conflict Resolution: Evidence from Northern Ghana
Salifu, F. & Yakubu, A.
Despite the patriarchal structure of traditional governance in Northern Ghana, women play significant, if often invisible, roles in conflict resolution processes. This study documents the mediation activities of queen mothers, market women leaders, and female elders in the Mamprugu, Dagbon, and Gonja traditional areas.
Citation
Salifu, F. & Yakubu, A. (2023). Women's Roles in Traditional Conflict Resolution: Evidence from Northern Ghana. Journal of Peace Research, 60(4), 612-628.