Current Projects

Dec 2021 – Jul 2026

Tafahum wa Tabadul

This project has started in December 2021 and aims to generate further understanding (tafahum) among regional stakeholders and to foster cooperation (tabadul) on common interests in West Asia and the Arabian Peninsula (WAAP) – a region that includes …

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Mar 2017 – today

Rethinking Yemen’s Economy

This continuous thematic focus of CARPO’s work builds on and further develops the results and experiences of the ‘Rethinking Yemen’s Economy’ initiative. The initiative was implemented between March 2017 and May 2025 in partnership with DeepRoot …

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Mar 2024 – Feb 2027

West Asian and Sub-Sahara African Partnerships in Flux

The project explores the multi-dimensional and complex relations between selected Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran) and four Sub-Saharan countries (South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia). It aims to deconstruct …

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Feb 2016 – today

Research Cooperation on Peacebuilding and Development in Yemen

Research cooperation on an equal footing between Yemeni and international researchers has been a central impact pathway of CARPO since its founding. It specifically addresses the academic isolation of Yemeni researchers and the restricted access of …

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Dec 2025 – Nov 2026

Psychosocial Support Through the Arts (PSSArts) for Marginalized Groups in Yemen

Implemented jointly with Yemen’s foremost organization providing mental health and psychosocial support across the country, the Family Counseling & Development Foundation (FCDF), this project seeks to contribute to sustainable MHPSS services for …

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Apr 2026 – Dec 2026

Yemen Policy Analysis

Against the backdrop of profound political and socio-economic transformations in Yemen, this project supports the development of publications on key questions of governance, sustainable conflict resolution, and economic stabilization with a focus on …

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Apr 2026 – Dec 2026

Rivalry. Interdependence. Partnership: Dynamics and Trends in the Arabian Peninsula and Beyond

Against the backdrop of the recent Gulf war, the project examines dynamics of cooperation and divergence within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and beyond, analysing where shared interests persist and where political, security-related, and …

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Feb 2026 – Dec 2026

The GCC-German Future Dialogue: Opportunities for Enhanced Cooperation in AI, Tech, and Security

The project “The GCC-German Future Dialogue: Opportunities for Enhanced Cooperation in AI, Tech, and Security” enhances cooperation between Germany and the Arab Gulf states in future technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum …

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