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We provide conflict data and analysis through our interoperable tools that work together, creating more robust and insightful reports on conflict-stricken areas. This data may also easily integrate with any format, platform, or mapping model of government agencies, universities, media outlets, and other stakeholders.

Our goal is to make conflict data available, understandable, and actionable to aid in research, policy making, development strategies, and peacebuilding.

We believe in data-driven impact

  • 51,091 conflict incidents monitored since 2011
  • 6,140 critical events reported since 2019
  • 394,737 hectares mapped
    since 2012

Reliable Conflict Data

Reliable Conflict Data

Conflict Alert gives access to comprehensive data on conflict-stricken areas in the Philippines since 2011. A systematic and tech-enabled process generates conflict incident data that are used by other integrated tools or by external stakeholders for research, development, policy making, and other purposes.

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Real-Time Conflict Monitoring

Real-Time Conflict Monitoring

The Critical Events Monitoring System (CEMS) provides real-time updates via SMS and two-way radio on critical and emerging conflicts. Alerts are recorded in the database and sent to relevant stakeholders such as government agencies and the media to respond effectively to mitigate conflict escalation.

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Resource Use Mapping Platform

Resource Use Mapping Platform

The Resource Use and Management Planning (RUMP) harnesses geospatial intelligence and inclusive processes that creates informed maps and visualizes the aspirations of the community for local development planning, proven by our work in Mindanao, Bataan, and Palawan.

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We recommend informative content

OUT OF THE SHADOWS:
Violent Conflict and the Real Economy of Mindanao

Informal and unregulated economic activities remain an important feature of Mindanao's economy and are explored in this book that won the 36th National Book Awards for Social Science. This study, which represents the first attempt to incorporate the informal economy into the broader analysis of the region, argues that one cannot comprehend Mindanao's political and economic challenges, let alone address them, unless these shadow economies are scrutinized further.

  • Print Length

    367 pages

  • Publisher

    Ateneo De Manila
    University Press

  • Author

    Francisco J. Lara Jr.
    and Steven Schoofs

  • Language

    English

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