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Support to IDPS CSO Activities – Civil Society Platform for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding

Project completed

By supporting the activities of the Civil Society Platform for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding, SDC commits to the inclusiveness of policy processes concerned with conflict and fragility with a long-term perspective. The Platform’s purpose is to strengthen the participation of civil society organisations in processes under the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States. Fostering civil society participation in conflict affected and fragile contexts is an important element of Switzerland’s commitment as co-chair of the OECD’s International Network for Conflict & Fragility.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Global
Conflict & fragility
Other
nothemedefined
Security system management and reform
Conflict prevention
Sector not specified
05.06.2015 - 30.06.2018
 CHF  1’200’000
The project in brief
Background

Around 50% of SDC’s partner countries are considered fragile, and an increasing share of ODA is directed into programmes that target causes of fragility and conflict. The New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States – signed by Switzerland in 2011 –provides a framework for peacebuilding and statebuilding and is governed by the International Dialogue on Peace and Statebuilding (IDPS) consisting of Donor governments and multilateral organisations on the one side, the g7+ group of fragile and conflict-affected states on the other and civil society is a key actor, aiming for inclusion is as condition for sustainable transitions out of fragility.

The Civil Society Platform for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding (CSPPS) coordinates the participation of international and national CSOs in local processes in g7+ countries, and globally via its Secretariat in The Hague. SDC’s prominent support for the CSPPS upcoming activities in 2015-2017 is in line with its intention to steer international cooperation towards strengthening institutional development processes in fragile and conflict-affected contexts as also outlined in the negotiations on the post 2015 agenda and the Financing for development processes. In line with the provisions of the new SDC Peacebuilding and Statebuilding Strategy, inclusiveness is key for these. The CSPPS is the central partner as concerns the inclusion of civil society in the New Deal.
Objectives

The implementation of the New Deal is actively supported by civil society.
Target groups

  • CSOs in g7+ states (esp. those where CSPPS maintains a Focal Point: Burundi, CAR, Côte d’Ivoire, DRC, Guinea, Liberia, Nepal, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Timor Leste, Togo)
  • Steering Group and Co-Chairs of IDPS / New Deal
Medium-term outcomes

  1. The IDPS processes are shaped and infused with peacebuilding values by civil society.
  2. Civil society engagement in peacebuilding and statebuilding is strengthened.
  3. Peacebuilding and statebuilding policy is influenced by at all levels (by civil society).
Results

Expected results:  

  1. Civil society is engaged in Fragility Assessments and monitors their translation into New Deal Compacts and related policy and legislation.
  2. Civil society is engaged in Compact discussions and achieves acceptance and recognition as a full partner in peacebuilding and statebuilding.
  3. Civil society is engaged in global & local policy processes, esp. the IDPS Working Group and Steering Group discussions, the New Deal Review, and the translation of the New Deal into the post-2015 goals (incl. the monitoring of peace-related SDG targets.)


Results from previous phases:  

CSPPS is capable of effectively lobby for Civil society position in the IDPS
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Development cooperation
Project partners Contract partner
International or foreign NGO
  • Other international or foreign NGO North


Other partners

Cordaid / The Civil Society Platform for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding
Coordination with other projects and actors
  • International Dialogue on Peacebuilding & Statebuilding
  • OECD-INCAF
  • g7+ group of fragile and conflict-affected countries
Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    1’200’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    1’099’780
Project phases

Phase 1 05.06.2015 - 30.06.2018   (Completed)

  • Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
    GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
    OTHER MULTISECTOR
    Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation
    Security system management and reform
    Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution
    Multisector aid
    Cross-cutting topics Conflict reduction
    The project takes account of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme.
    The project takes account of democratisation, good governance and human rights as cross-cutting themes.
    The project supports partner organisation improvements as a priority
    Aid Type Project and programme contribution
    Project number

    7F09305

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Last update 30.04.2025