International Development Grant
Supporting Anbar and Ninewah Communities to Address Drivers of Violent Extremism
Project Number: CA-3-P005196001
Status: Closed
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Maximum Contribution: $862,142.00
Start Date: November 03, 2017
End Date: December 31, 2018
Duration: 1.2 years
Project Description
This project aims to help consolidate military gains and reduce the potential for renewed conflict and violent extremism in liberated areas of Iraq with a focus on Anbar and Ninewah governorates. It is designed to prevent the further spread of violent ideologies advance reconciliation and enable the return of displaced Iraqis to their homes. Key project activities include: (1) conducting analysis on drivers of conflict and violent extremism; (2) facilitating dialogue and consultations with tribal and religious leaders; (3) identifying challenges and possible solutions relating to the vetting of internally displaced persons; and (4) facilitating town hall meetings and roundtables to engage local communities and women activists.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) establish and introduce a strategy for countering violent extremism (CVE) in Nineveh; (2) advance reconciliation efforts and safe return processes; (3) increase the integration of gender in relation to CVE and reconciliation; and (4) develop capacity of key stakeholders to respond to tensions and conflicts.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of the end of the project (December 2018) include: (1) the development of a strategy for countering violent extremism (CVE) in Nineveh governorate and validation by relevant national authorities; (2) the development and adoption of amendments to the People’s Covenant of Anbar working with more than 140 tribal and community leaders from across Anbar governorate; (3) the development of a policy paper on policies and principles to integrate and mainstream gender considerations presented to local coordination mechanisms for consideration; and (4) 100% of interviewed key informants reported an increased willingness by the representatives of disparate groups within the communities involved in the project to engage in reconciliation efforts.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Sanad for Peacebuilding Organization
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs