Innovation in Conflict Transformation Grants

This call aims to generate new ideas about how National Dialogues provide a distinct approach and a means of political settlement during and after war or political crisis. Externally mediated peace processes are increasingly being criticised by national actors accusing international mediators of partisanship and illegitimate interference.

By contrast, National Dialogue processes offer a useful approach to promote national consensus and legitimacy. National Dialogues serve to bring in the various and diverging interests of all stakeholders during processes of political transition; can be understood as a kind of “creative space” within which ideas of national unity, reconciliation and peace-building can prosper; cannot replace the need for democratic elections and an effective constitution, but can provide a normative and practical framework conducive to building trust and enhancing confidence in the conflict-stricken state.

Deadline for applications: 31/03/2014

Further information:
http://www.mladiinfo.eu