Enhancing State and Community Level Conflict Management Capability in North-Eastern Nigeria

Expected results:

• Broader societal participation in and oversight of conflict management mechanisms at state and local level;
• Systems/mechanisms for identifying and responding to violence against women and girls in place and functioning;
• Increased and more influential participation by women and girls in institutions and initiatives relevant to peace building;
• Improved conflict prevention policy and practice in place, strengthened community level conflict management mechanisms.

Main activities:

• Mapping of existing conflict management institutions, incidents of Violence Against Women and Girls and of non-state armed groups;
• Community based mapping of indigenous mechanisms of justice, reconciliation and healing;
• Establish Community Peace Partnerships & Safety Partnerships;
• Enhancing reconciliation and Improving Community Cohesion and Resilience;
• Support to development of Family Support Units and Gender Desks, to Observatory Platforms, to Peace Clubs, to Sexual Assault Referral Centres and to Women’s Associations;
• Establish and manage community accountability forums;
• Support to skills acquisition and self-employment.

Main accomplishments to date:

• Capacity of medical practitioners and social health workers improved in focal states
• The programme worked with partners to establish more Community Peace and Safety Partnerships (CPSPs) in project states.
• The Traditional rulers have been trained to play an important role in maintaining community relations by resolving disputes efficiently and to the satisfaction of all parties. 

Source of funds: EU Emergency Trust Fund for Stability and Addressing Root Causes of Irregular Migration and Displaced Persons in Africa (ABAC Ref. T05-EUTF-SAH-NG-0301)

Total budget (EUR):  21M

Implementation period:  4 years (2017 – 2020) 

Implementing agency:  British Council

Geographical Area:    3 North East States (Adamawa, Borno and Yobe)