Joint Evaluation of Conflict Prevention and Peace-Building in the Democratic Republic of Congo

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from 2002 to 2010. The evaluation, conducted by Channel Research for Belgium's Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, assessed 51 projects using conflict mapping workshops, focus group discussions, and interviews. It identified a misalignment between donor strategies and local conditions, the necessity for conflict-sensitive approaches, and the importance of addressing the root causes of conflict. The report recommends better conflict analysis, donor coordination, and adaptable programming. It also critiques the effectiveness of demobilization efforts and highlights the need for understanding conflict drivers for successful peacebuilding. Furthermore, the evaluation examines the challenges in implementing UN agency initiatives, justice sector reform, and security sector reform, emphasizing the need for government involvement, strategic planning, and addressing corruption. The findings are relevant for similar conflict situations globally. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: No lead department listed
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Case studies; Consultative/deliberative methods; Focus groups or group interviews; Individual interviews
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: June 2011

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes