This report documents the experiences of government participants in the Violence Prevention Forum (VPF). It describes what attracts government officials to participate in the multisectoral dialogue platform, assesses whether the VPF can help transform the violence prevention ecosystem, and deepens understanding of how the VPF’s methods inform government efforts to prevent violence.

About the author

Ayanda Mazibuko is a Researcher in the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).