Program Support - International Crisis Group 2008-2009

CIDA is providing program support to the International Crisis Group an international non-governmental organization aiming to prevent conflict and mitigate the impact of existing conflicts. The organization supports and reinforces the efforts of national governments as well as the United Nations and other international and regional organisations to build lasting peace and prevent and contain the outbreak of further conflict by: 1) providing a source of informed independent analysis of key trends and developments on the ground; 2) generating practical specific policy recommendations aimed at advancing and supporting conflict resolution peace processes and state-building efforts. 3) mobilizing political support in conflict-affected countries in their surrounding regions in key capitals in Europe North America and the international community at large for the implementation of policy recommendations to build peace and prevent conflicts.