SSD, Concordis - Building resilience in Abyei and the surrounding borderlands of Sudan and South Sudan
SCO Juba contributes to an intervention of Concordis International, aiming at strengthening resilience to conflict and climate shocks across Abyei and the Sudan–South Sudan borderlands. The 4-year project focuses on inclusive peacebuilding, intercommunal dialogue, and cross-border market cooperation. It addresses the intertwined risks of displacement, resource competition, and political manipulation in this contested region.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Südsudan |
Konflikt & Fragilität nothemedefined
Konfliktprävention
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01.08.2025
- 31.07.2029 |
CHF 1’820’000
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- Nomadic herders
- Agropastoral and settled farmers
- Displaced populations (refugees, returnees, IDPs)
- Participants of local peace institutions
- Resilience to conflict is built through the establishment and/or the support of local community-based mechanisms for conflict prevention and management, with the active participation of women and youth.
- Barriers to peaceful intercommunity relations are addressed.
- Cross-border markets function fairly, inclusively and to mutual benefit.
- Constructive linkages between peacebuilding work in the borderlands and decision making in the capitals are promoted.
- Established lasting intercommunal institutions, such as Peace Committee, Community Court, and Amiet Market, enabling dialogue, trade, and dispute resolution.
- Increased inclusion of women and youth in peace and justice structures.
- Strengthened community resilience to conflict and cross-border tensions.
- Improved humanitarian access and coordination in Abyei.
- Linked local peace mechanisms to regional and national processes.
- Proven sustainability of locally owned, economically grounded peace structures.
- Andere internationale oder ausländische NGO Norden
- Concordis International
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Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD REGIERUNG UND ZIVILGESELLSCHAFT
Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD Zivile Friedensförderung, Prävention und Lösung von Konflikten
Querschnittsthemen Konfliktreduktion
Unterstützungsform Projekt- und Programmbeitrag
Projektnummer 7F11605
| Hintergrund | The Abyei Administrative Area and the Sudan–South Sudan borderlands are marked by unresolved disputes, fragile governance, and competition over land and resources. Communities such as the Ngok Dinka, Misseriya, Twic Dinka, and Nuer face recurring violence, youth militarisation, and political manipulation, exacerbated by displacement, floods, and droughts. Cross-border markets like Amiet drive interdependence but also spark conflict when tensions rise. Yet, local peace institutions and traditional authorities remain vital entry points for dialogue and resilience in this contested region. |
| Ziele | State and non-state actors in Abyei and the borderlands of Sudan and South Sudan gain the resilience to manage conflict effectively and to the mutual benefit of the populations. |
| Zielgruppen |
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| Mittelfristige Wirkungen |
The planned phase aims to achieve: |
| Resultate |
Erwartete Resultate: Peace and governance strengthened: 100 Advisory Group members established; 720 peace actors trained. Inclusive participation expanded: 120 women and 120 youth trained and represented in governance and dialogues. Dialogue platforms established: 660 participants engaged; regular intercommunal dialogues institutionalized. Markets and livelihoods improved: 90 market stakeholders trained; 120 users supported in livelihoods; cross-border markets functioning. Early warning and climate adaptation: 20,000 people reached with alerts; migration routes negotiated and agreed. Displacement tensions reduced: Refugees, returnees, and IDPs consulted; represented in peace structures. Resultate von früheren Phasen: |
| Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt |
DEZA |
| Projektpartner |
Vertragspartner Internationale oder ausländische NGO |
| Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren |
The programme will build on Concordis’ long-standing presence and buy-in in Abyei and the borderlands. Activities are designed to complement the mandates and programmes of UNISFA, UNMISS, FAO, IOM, OCHA and UNHCR, as well as EU-funded projects run by Concern Worldwide (West Kordofan markets) and Care International (Sudan food security and markets). |
| Budget | Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 1’820’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF 589’800 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 0 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF 1’820’000 |
| Projektphasen | Phase 1 01.08.2025 - 31.07.2029 (Laufende Phase) |
