He is also affiliated with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) as program manager for Sudan. He holds a PhD from the University of Sussex and an MSc from the University of Khartoum. Besides Mr. El-Batahani worked on projects with UNDP, Save the Children and Oxfam focusing on Sudan; he also conducted field surveys on reintegrating fractured communities in conflict-affected areas in Sudan and on resources, environment and tribal-ethnic conflicts. Batahani's research focus covers the Nuba Mountains and Western Sudan. He publishes and lectures extensively on the themes of conflict, conflict resolution mechanisms, and civil society. Select Publications