Africa & Development
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Pedro Vicente
Scientific Director of Nova SBE NOVAFRICA Knowledge Center
July 16, 2024
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
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The economic and social situation of Cabo Delgado

Pedro Vicente, scientific director of Nova SBE NOVAFRICA Knowledge Center, spoke to RDP Africa about the economic and social situation of Cabo Delgado, in Mozambique.

Pedro Vicente, scientific director of Nova SBE NOVAFRICA Knowledge Center, spoke to RDP Africa about the economic and social situation of Cabo Delgado, in Mozambique. He explained how the Knowledge Center has been studying ways of preventing conflict, in the context of the violent attacks carried out by groups that defend religious extremism in that region.

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Pedro Vicente
Scientific Director of Nova SBE NOVAFRICA Knowledge Center
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