Initiatives by Sector
Elements of Democratic Governance
Human Rights
· Strengthen formal human rights institutions and mechanisms
· Support civil society, education and accountability roles
· Realize human rights of women, children, and marginalized groups
Accountable Public Institutions
· Improve financial and economic management
· Strengthen audit, statistical capacity, and human resource management
· Promote policy coordination
· Enhance transparency and anti-corruption
· Improve service delivery, e.g. health, energy, basic needs
Freedom and Democracy
· Build open and accountable political systems: electoral and legislative assistance, decentralization, federalism, and local government, political parties, and competition
· Create a democratic environment: independent media and transparency, development of civil society, education for democratic culture, building inclusive societies
Rule of Law
· Promote predictable, impartial, accessible, timely, and effective legal systems
· Support independent and non-discriminatory judicial systems
· Advance public legal education and engagement
· Support informal legal practices that respect human rights
Conflict Prevention and Peace-building
. Promote practices and support institutions that contribute to non-violent solutions to conflict, fostering dialogue and a culture of peace.
. Support the development of negotiation skills within and between civil society and government.
. Ensure ongoing collaboration, capacity building and local input in post-conflict situations
. Where appropriate, support efforts for reparations and the attainment of justice, paying particular attention to gender crimes.
. Train various experts and stakeholders in the detection of the early warning signs of conflict and the analysis of its sources.
. Provide technical expertise in domains such as demobilisation of armed groups, security sector reform and land-mine clearance.
