The Observatory of Conflicts dataset systematically records events where actors publicly express collective demands against institutions, based on a UNDP-inspired definition. Data is gathered through a systematic review of a wide selection of press media to mitigate bias, structured into unique events with relevant variables. The dataset is produced by the Centre For Social Conflict Reproducible Research at Adolfo Ibáñez University.
Use Cases
- Analyzing patterns of collective action based on actor and institution interactions mentioned in the description
- Identifying recurring conflict themes based on systematic media review
- Characterizing conflict events based on a series of relevant variables
- Studying the public expression of social malaise based on demands and pressure measures
Strengths
- Methodology employs a wide selection of press media to mitigate inherent biases
- Data structuring is based on unique events and a series of relevant variables
- Definition is conceptually aligned with UNDP and COES Theoretical Agenda
Limitations
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified
Provenance
- Source
- Centre For Social Conflict Reproducible Research, Adolfo Ibáñez University
- Collection Method
- Systematic review of various media sources, cross-checking between encoders