Conflict Early Warning, Mitigation and Peace Building

Reduce the threat or impact of violent conflict and promote peaceful resolution of differences, ensure conflict sensitivity so as not to exacerbate sources of violence and/or establish an inclusive framework for peace and reconciliation which addresses all key drivers and mitigators of conflict.

This includes activities aimed specifically at atrocities prevention, as well as activities intended to transform relationships to decrease the likelihood of future violent conflict.

Develop and support early warning and response mechanisms such as early warning models and response protocols; conflict analysis; monitoring mechanisms and peace structures at different levels; peace building communication systems; confidence-building measures; crisis-response planning and management skills at the local and national levels; and means for rapid and effective response in the event of crisis.

Support quick-impact, outcome-based activities required to demonstrate the positive impact of a peace process, operation or other event, such as mobilizing small grants for communities and local/national governments; ensuring delivery of services (e.g. "ministry in a box"); bringing local and national government authorities closer to their constituencies (e.g., town hall meetings, consultations, production and dissemination of information); generating employment for potential spoilers; and managing expectations.