District Training on Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding

Since early 2003, this training programme has been running in three districts of Nepal to develop the capabilities of local peace practitioners to undertake conflict analysis and intervention planning.

Description

The National Peace Campaign (NPC) initiated this training programme in early 2003 to build up the capacity and to enhance the knowledge and understanding of district-level participants on conflict analysis and the tools for intervention, and to develop intervention plans for peace. Such 'tools' refer to the methods and framework of conflict analysis, and the modality of intervention (e.g. dialogue, negotiation, mediation).

Aims / Objectives

The specific aim of the capacity building programme is to enhance the knowledge and understanding of district-level participants of conflict analysis and the tools for intervention, and to develop intervention plans for peace. Participants are NGO activists working for conflict resolution.

How it is Articulated

The initiative involves:

• Needs assessment;
• Field visits;
• Collaborative planning; and
• Training and workshops.

Achievements / Learning Points

Date: May to June 2003

Three Districts: Rolpa, Jajarkot and Salyan

Number of participants: 90

The training programmes at the district level have been useful to the participants in understanding the dynamics of conflict and politics at the national and local level. The programmes have helped them design a strategic plan of intervention in their constituencies.

We have learned that the programmes become extremely effective if they are planned in partnership/consultation with the participants. We came to this conclusion based on the volunteer conversation with the participants and the information they share with us in informal meetings, since we have performed no formal evaluation. The collaborative planning helps to address the needs of the participants.

Geographical Area of Operation

Rolpa, Jajarkot and Salyan districts of the Mid-Western Region of Nepal.

Funding Resources

Misereor, Germany