Dr Grace Maina is an independent researcher and former manager of the Knowledge Production Department at ACCORD. Dr Maina’s research interests include post-conflict peacebuilding in Africa, human security, preventative action, and youth. She holds a doctorate degree from the University of Bradford, UK, an MA in Development Studies from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree majoring in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Nairobi, Kenya as well as a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) degree from the University of Nairobi.