Bridging the Divide Between Research and Policy

Norman Mukasa and Lina Stotz

The growing attention to children born of war (CBOW) in research and advocacy has contributed to a greater awareness of this group of war-affected children. Yet, there are clear discrepancies between how CBOW are conceptualized by academics and how they are approached by policy makers. This divide between research and policy risks hampering the support CBOW urgently need. At the same time, many adult CBOW have mobilized for recognition of their experiences.

Norman Mukasa and Lina Stotz wrote a policy brief published with PRIO which builds on the premise that examining the actions of CBOW themselves might provide critical insights for solving the divide.

Read the policy brief here: https://www.prio.org/publications/13663