Civil Society Dialogue Network
The Civil Society Dialogue Network (CSDN) is a mechanism for dialogue between civil society and EU policy-makers on peace and conflict. It is co-financed by the EU (Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace) and the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO), and managed by EPLO in co-operation with the European Commission (EC) and the European External Action Service (EEAS).
The CSDN was established in 2010 and the fourth phase (CSDN IV) began in 2020 and will last until 2023.
Most CSDN events take the form of dialogue meetings which bring together relevant civil society actors and EU policy-makers. They take place in Brussels, EU Member States and conflict-affected countries with EU presence.
CSDN events fall into the following categories:
(including Early Response Meetings and In-country Dialogue Meetings)
3. Funding Instruments Meetings
5. The EU in International Peacebuilding Meetings (CSDN II only)
In addition to organising dialogue meetings and training seminars, EPLO also produces various CSDN publications and videos.
Updates on the CSDN will also be disseminated via the EPLO Newsletter.
- Click here to download the European Commission’s press release on the launch of CSDN I
- Click here to download an overview of the CSDN
- Click here to read all the publications from the first phase of the CSDN (2010-2013)
- Click here to read all the publications from the second phase of the CSDN (2014-2017)
- Click here to read all the publications from the third phase of the CSDN (2017-2020)
- Click here to read the report of an independent evaluation of the first phase of the CSDN (2010-2013)
- Click here to read the report of an independent evaluation of the second phase of the CSDN (2014-2017)
- Click here to read the report of an independent evaluation of the third phase of the CSDN project (2017-2020).
For more information about the CSDN, please contact Ben Moore.
Latest Publications
- Discussion Paper No. 14 – The European Union as a peace mediator – Natalia Mirimanova (March 2020)
- Background Paper – Climate change and violent conflict: Challenges and opportunities for the EU and civil society – Lorenzo Angelini (December 2019)
- Background Paper – EU Support to Women Mediators: Moving Beyond Stereotypes – Dr Laura Davis (April 2019)
- Discussion Paper No. 13 – Peace Stories – Terri Beswick (January 2019)
Latest Videos
Conflict dynamics and drivers of peace in the Sahel region
#HumansBuildPeace – Pascal Kipkemboi
Latest Event
| Title |
Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument Thematic Programme on ‘Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention’ |
| Type | Funding Instruments Meeting |
| Date | 24-25 November 2020 |
| Venue | Online |
| Short Description | The overall objective of this meeting was to gather input from representatives of civil society organisations (CSOs) and other actors in order to contribute to reflections on the strategic programming of the NDICI Thematic Programme on ‘Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention’ 2021-2027. |
| Useful Links | Final Agenda
Presentation: Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) (Day 1) Presentation: Peace Stability and Conflict Prevention in the NDICI (Day 1) Presentation: EU NDICI Thematic Programme on Peace Stability and Conflict Prevention: From IcSP to NDICI – Continuity and new challenges (Day 1) For more information please contact Ben Moore. |
Previous Events
Peace Mediation Guidelines: Expert working meeting (November 2020, Online)
For more information about this event, please contact Lorenzo Conti.
Strategic Review of EUAM Ukraine: Perspectives from Civil Society (October 2020, Online)
For more information about this event, please contact Anna Penfrat or Lorenzo Conti.
Preventing Election-related Violence: Analysis from Civil Society (October 2020, Online)
For more information about this event, please contact Lorenzo Conti.
Related Pages
Click on the following links for more information about earlier CSDN events:
- Geographic Meetings (including Early Response Meeting and In-country Dialogue Meetings)
- The EU in International Peacebuilding Meetings (CSDN II only)