ACLED
Maintaining and improving ACLED’s core operations
© OCHA | Giles Clarke
ABOUT
The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) is the leading provider of real-time global data on conflict. Working with nearly 90 partners—more than half from fragile and crisis-affected settings—ACLED collects and curates precise, locally informed data on dates, actors, locations, fatalities, and event types across 244 countries and territories. ACLED’s data, analysis, and tools are freely accessible to UN and non-UN partners who alleviate suffering worldwide.
Global
$14.7 million
24 months
ACLED MISSION
ACLED's mission is to provide accurate and accessible data and analysis to better inform crisis decisions and actions. From tracking conflict events in real-time to analyzing trends globally, ACLED equips academics, governments, journalists, humanitarian organizations, and other key stakeholders with the tools they need to make informed decisions.
GOALS
SUSTAIN
ACLED’s core operations, including data collection, analysis, development of tools, and data literacy training.
ENHANCE
The accessibility, interoperability, data architecture, analysis, and tools for global use.
STRENGTHEN
Collaboration with local partners in fragile regions and expand ecosystem stakeholder engagement.
OBJECTIVES
With CRAF’d support, ACLED will continue to provide real-time, geo-coded conflict data through bi-weekly updates. The funding supports ACLED’s efforts to deepen local partnerships, and enhances tools like Explorer, Trendfinder, and the Conflict Alert System (CAST) to improve accessibility and regional coordination. By strengthening core operations and refining data collection methods, ACLED ensures reliable, actionable insights while building local capacity and analytical capabilities. This will equip ecosystem partners with the tools needed to respond to crises earlier, faster, and in a more targeted and dignified way.
80K
Registered users
of ACLED data and insights
2.7M
Downloads
of ACLED data per year
$2.5BN
Crisis funding that arrives earlier, faster, and in a more targeted and dignified way
UPDATES
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ACLED WEBSITE UPDATE
ACLED’s redesigned website expands tools and resources for conflict data analysis. With CRAF’d support, the platform helps partners anticipate, prevent, and respond to conflict by improving access to timely data and strengthening evidence-based decision-making.
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CONFLICT DATA IN ACTION
CRAF’d support for ACLED data is shifting crisis response from reaction to prevention. In South Sudan, partners used the data to anticipate displacement and defuse tensions, keeping 2,800 people in place and informing expansion across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
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CONFLICT ALERT SYSTEM
Conflict Alert System (CAST) provides advanced forecasts of political violence worldwide up to six months in advance. With monthly updates, the system includes predictions, historical accuracy metrics, and insights to help partners plan and respond effectively.
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ACLED TRENDFINDER
Trendfinder offers customizable tools for tracking political violence and demonstrations globally. It streamlines trend analysis, allowing users to tailor insights to their needs—whether monitoring violent hotspots across regions or analyzing unrest in specific subnational areas.
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CONFLICT DATA EXPLORER
ACLED Explorer provides an intuitive, user-friendly platform for partners to filter, analyze, and visualize conflict data, producing clear tables and charts. With comprehensive coverage extending back to 2018, it enables exploration of event types, actors, locations, and evolving trends over time.
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CONFLICT EXPOSURE CALCULATOR
The Conflict Exposure Calculator combines ACLED’s event-based data with WorldPop estimates to assess civilian exposure and impact. By analyzing proximity, event type, violent actors, location, and timing, it helps partners understand risk and guide plans.
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ACLED CONFLICT INDEX
Published every six months since January 2023, the Conflict Index ranks countries according to conflict severity. It incorporates fatalities, conflict duration, civilian risk, geographic distribution, and fragmentation among armed groups, providing a comprehensive perspective on evolving conflict dynamics worldwide.
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SWIFT REGISTRATION
SWIFT Registration provides free access to ACLED’s conflict data through a simple account setup. This video guide demonstrates how to create an account and navigate the portal to download datasets, empowering users to explore patterns and gain insights into global conflict trends.
CRAF’d funding ensures that ACLED’s high-quality, reliable, and timely data and tools can continue to be made available to policy-makers and practitioners around the world to support better data-driven decision-making.
Prof. Clionadh Raleigh
President & CEO, ACLED