New Civil Society Development Institute
This video features Mustafa Bosh, who introduces the Darfur Social Cohesion Observatory (DSCO) as an independent research and monitoring mechanism led by the New Civil Society Development Institute in partnership with universities, community networks, and civil society organizations. He explains how the Observatory will measure the Darfur Social Cohesion Index through annual regional surveys, targeted rapid assessments in areas experiencing tensions or displacement and return, focus group discussions, and an interactive digital data platform.
Mustafa Bosh highlights how these tools will generate reliable evidence on trust, acceptance of diversity, institutional legitimacy, and social tensions, helping communities, civil society, humanitarian actors, and donors make informed decisions and respond more effectively to emerging risks.