For a More Inclusive Peace Process in Mali

This project seeks to contribute to the implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali by making the tools for its implementation—Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) a joint protection force and local police—more participatory inclusive and gender and conflict sensitive. The proposed activities aim to meet the needs of local populations in northern regions Mopti Kayes and the District of Bamako. This is expected to be accomplished by establishing mechanisms for dialogue and having stakeholders use them to build trust and to support the implementation of joint actions that bring parties together strengthen social cohesion and prevent violent conflicts.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) reduced tensions especially those affecting women and prevention of conflicts in the regions of Gao Timbuktu and Mopti; (2) stronger relationships that improve social cohesion in northern Mali; and (3) enhanced mechanisms and capacity for inclusive and participatory management of security.