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APS Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities

APS Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities

Support and strengthen negotiation processes and implement peace and reconciliation processes, accords and ceasefire agreements at track levels 1, 2 and 3, including support to indigenous peacebuilding efforts. Illustrative activities include negotiation training; platform development; public opinion polling; facilitation activities; elder statesperson engagement; provision of international expert advice and knowledge; financial support to parties; multi-stakeholder dialogues; assistance with the design of peacebuilding training programs; support and maintenance of agreed verification mechanisms; support to complaint tracking mechanisms; and work with local and national government representatives to connect to their constituencies. This includes support to locally-driven peace processes and conflict mitigation strategies in order to address grievances, build community cohesion, strengthen the relationship between the community, local, and national government stakeholders and support local conflict resolution mechanisms, including mediation and community dialogues. Reconciliation processes may involve: dialogue processes with trained facilitators, engagement of religious and/or community leaders, the utilization of local cultural practices, reconciliation commissions, media/ expressive and/or performing arts such as theater and TV/ radio shows with culturally specific and targeted story lines and/or other educational activities. Support the media, both traditional and social media, during conflict to peace transitions in order to ensure balance, transparency, and accountability and amplify positive peace messages. Includes: supporting innovative media programs that inform and prepare people to accept the outcome of credible negotiations and encourage them to engage in peace efforts; creating better understanding between parties or identity groups and their followers – including providing forums for dialogue; educating the public about negotiation or democratic processes; and facilitating important attitude and behavioral changes towards a more just and peaceable society. Please see DR.6.2 Transitional Justice for support for truth and reconciliation commissions.

Project ID

US-GOV-1-LR-669-A-00-10-00044-00

Activity status

3 - Completion

Aid type

C01 - Project-type interventions

% to Liberia

100.00

Organisations

Accountable

U.S. Agency for International Development

Extending

U.S. Agency for International Development

Funding

U.S. Agency for International Development

Implementing

East-West Management Institute

CRS code	%
Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution (15220)	100.0