Peace Research Institute Oslo
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The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO; Norwegian: Institutt for fredsforskning) is a private research institution in peace and conflict studies, based in Oslo, Norway, with around 100 employees. It was founded in 1959 by a group of Norwegian researchers led by Johan Galtung, who was also the institute's first director (1959–1969). It publishes the Journal of Peace Research, also founded by Johan Galtung.
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Institutt for fredsforskning | |
Abbreviation | PRIO |
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Formation | 1959; 65 years ago (1959) |
Founder | Johan Galtung |
Type | Research institute |
Headquarters | Oslo, Norway |
Staff | c. 100 |
Website | prio |
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