4. Koduah Emmanuel — Ghana

Koduah currently conducts research into conflict issues and makes recommendations to relevant stakeholders on actions to promote trust and confidence between and among groups. He facilitates the mapping of conflict indicators in the Bono East region as a tool for early warning and development of conflict database. Koduah collects data for the development of a framework for dialogue, mediation, and negotiation between actors in conflict.

Koduah's work facilitates the mediation of conflicts which are likely to erupt in violence and intervene after law and order is restored by the Regional Security Council. He pursues mass education programmes, seminars, and community dialogue to increase awareness on the use of non-violent strategies to prevent, manage and resolve conflict to build sustainable peace.

“Through the Rotary Peace Fellowship, I will have access to prominent professors and tapping into their guidance and experience, my education will be holistic and refine my approach to real world practical problems. My professional dream after completing the fellowship is to work for and later establish a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering the rural masses in peacebuilding and conflict resolution in order to alleviate poverty and contribute towards food security."