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A Stronger Network GPPAC in 2012 04 08 12 18 A Stronger Network GPPAC IN 2012 04 08 12 18 Our work About Our work Annual Report in 2012 Introduction GPPAC in 2012 HIGHLIGHTS 22 26 32 36 Our work GPPAC i n 2012 International Financial Steering Regional Organisation Highlights Report & Governance Group 3 Annual Report Introduction BY EMMANUEL BOMBANDE, CHAIR OF THE GPPAC BOARD I am happy to present to you GPPAC’s 2012 annual report. 2012 was a turbulent year, which saw the eruption of violence in Mali, rising tensions around Iran, and a coup d´état in Guinea-Bissau. However, it was also a year of further democratic reform in Burma, with Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy winning 43 out of the 44 seats they contested in a parliamentary by-election, and the signing of a framework peace agreement between the government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front after 40 years of confl ict. GPPAC very much welcomes these positive developments, but much remains to be done in confl ict prevention and peacebuilding. uring this year, GPPAC continued its response skills of members of regional advisory Dialogue and Mediation work: The committees. One such event was a nation-wide Dvisit of a GPPAC Delegation to the learning exchange, where I had the chance to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, where share my experiences of setting up operational we met with experts, government offi cials multi-stakeholder platforms for early warning and civil society representatives working on and early response in West Africa. peacebuilding and disarmament related issues is one of the many activities worth highlighting These are just two highlights from the past year. in 2012. It was a unique opportunity, realised In this report, we are also happy to share with after several years of preparations led by GPPAC you our work on human security, gender, the Northeast Asia. Though tensions have recently League of Arab States and the Georgia-Russia risen in the region, GPPAC strongly believes dialogue in the Istanbul Process, and much that dialogue is the only way forward, and our more. dedication to facilitating it continues. Another aspect of GPPAC’s work is strengthening capacities for confl ict prevention and building infrastructures for peace.A number of major activities were conducted in Kyrgyzstan 4 in 2012 to enhance the early warning and early 5 Annual Report Introduction BY PETER VAN TUIJL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR It is estimated that at least 10 per cent of the world’s population live in zones of confl ict and fragile states. An effort to prevent and minimize violence will have to take three issues into account. First, we have to respond to new confi gurations of war and peace. Second, resolving confl icts can no longer be the task of governments alone as it increasingly demands the participation of civil society and other stakeholders. Third, we need to reform institutions and establish new political processes that will be relevant to create and sustain human security. he notions of ‘war’ and ‘peace’ are effective government presence. They can provide increasingly outdated. The defi nition information that may help to prevent confl ict, T of war as a state of violent confl ict and they can help mediate between different between nation states is disappearing in parties or target and minimize an offi cial international relations. Instead, violence is intervention, if needed. dispersed among different players inside and across the territories of different countries. It Civil society must equally adapt to the need may be and usually is caused by a variety of to establish effective conditions for human motivations: political, criminal, a demand for security. resources, ethnic or religious. National armies Participation and co-operation in networks are increasingly competing with different groups are growing. The Global Partnership for the of privately organised armed forces, guerrillas, Prevention of Armed Confl ict (GPPAC) is an mercenaries or other guns for hire. At the same important example. Networks provide some time, peace as a state of calm brokered within protection, moral support and opportunities to the realm of governments is becoming less learn, build capacity and consolidate a voice important in providing security and freedom as an input into a political process. A greater from fear for ordinary people. responsibility of civil society in promoting human security will also require higher Governments and Building peace means establishing the conditions standards of transparency and accountability. for human security. Governments alone can no longer deliver these conditions. State monopoly Though the role of civil society has gained civil society promoting on violence – a somewhat theoretical construct nominal recognition in offi cial policy documents, – has signifi cantly eroded. The new confi guration the instincts of governments and regional or of violence requires more hybrid arrangements of international organisations often remain inclined human security information-sharing, prevention, standard-setting, towards keeping civil society at a distance on rules and enforcement. This is where the potential issues of armed confl ict. The costs of violence of civil society comes in. and human suffering do not allow for this attitude anymore. A new relationship is needed Civil society organisations (CSOs) are often to enable us all to work towards greater peace 6 active in locations where there is little or no and human security together. 7 The Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) is a member-led network of CSOs active in the field of conflict prevention and peacebuilding from around the About world. Founded in 2003, the network consists of 15 regional networks of local GPPAC organisations; each region having its own priorities, character and agenda. As part of its mission to work towards a global shift from reaction to prevention of violent conflict, GPPAC strives for multi-actor collaboration and local ownership. Together, GPPAC members aim to achieve greater synergy in the field of conflict prevention and peacebuilding by strengthening the role of local civil society groups in conflict regions and connecting them on the national, regional and global level. GPPAC supports the capacity of its regional members to work together, and facilitates regional and global exchanges, where members from different parts of the world learn from each other’s experiences and develop joint strategies. GPPAC also connects its members with other actors, including the UN, regional intergovernmental organisations, state actors, the media and academia, to enable unique initiatives. This shows GPPAC’s ability to bridge global policy making with local ownership and practice on the ground. GPPAC’s Strategic Plan for 2011-2015 focuses on the following thematic priorities: Preventive Action, Dialogue & Mediation, Peace Education, Human Security. GPPAC seeks to develop strategic partnerships around these themes. The work of the network revolves around four key programmes: Network Strengthening & Regional Action, Action Learning, Public Outreach, and 8 Policy and Advocacy. 9 GPPAC’s achievements in 2012 About GPPAC The Civil Society Network for Human Security was established, a platform 4 bringing together experts working GPPAC Liaison Office to the United Nations on violent extremism and effects of 1 based in New York fully operational. counter terrorism measures. GPPAC delegation visit to the Democratic Successful launch of the Peace Portal, People’s Republic of Korea. an interactive online platform developed 2 5 to support the work of the GPPAC net- work and partner organisations. ‘ Breaking the Nuclear Chain’ campaign was launched, developed in partnership with 3 IKV Pax Christi and Peace Boat (GPPAC The second online dialogue on implemen- Northeast Asia Regional Secretariat). tation of United Nations Security Council 6 Resolution 1325 in partnership with the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) was held. 10 11 Network Strengthening A NETWORK IS ALWAYS MORE THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS; IT IS RATHER THE PRODUCT OF INTERACTION BETWEEN ITS MEMBERS. Our work In order for GPPAC to effectively pursue its GPPAC’s Programme Steering Committee goal – the prevention of armed conflict by also met twice in 2012: the March meeting in 2012 peaceful means through collaboration at all focused on ways of improving reporting, network levels between CSOs, state actors, RIGOs, the strengthening issues, gender, improving the UN and other relevant actors – it is necessary dissemination of the thematic working groups’ to have a strong and accountable global outputs throughout the network, improving network steered by its members. This will foster GPPAC’s messaging, and GPPAC’s advocacy collaboration between CSOs in designing and at the UN with Regional Intergovernmental implementing joint conflict prevention efforts Organisations (RIGOS) and in the Middle East at global and regional level, and act as a force and North Africa (MENA) region. The September multiplier for the work of individual members. meeting of the committee included the regional The Network Strengthening programme aims and programme annual plans for 2013; and an to ensure that the network’s governance and in-depth discussion of an evaluation of GPPAC’s operational structures are consolidated; that work from 2006-2011, which developed a GPPAC members can function self-sufficiently number of recommendations, for the upcoming as regional networks; that there is regular strategic planning
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