Gathering Civil Society Perspectives: The Perception of the EU in Somalia
This CSDN Country Briefing Paper gathers perspectives from Somali civil society on conflict dynamics in the country and on how the European Union’s engagement is perceived locally. Drawing on a consultation with civil society organisations, the paper highlights the complex drivers of conflict in Somalia, ranging from clan-based tensions and weak governance structures to the […]
Mapping of NGOs in the Netherlands
This background paper maps civil society organisations working on peacebuilding in the Netherlands and examines how they engage with national authorities and European Union institutions. It was prepared in advance of a Civil Society Dialogue Network roundtable bringing together NGOs active in peacebuilding. The document situates Dutch civil society within the broader peace and justice […]
NGO Roundtable Meeting in The Netherlands
On 19 November 2024, EPLO organised a Civil Society Dialogue Network (CSDN) NGO-Roundtable meeting in The Hague. The meeting brought together around twenty Dutch-based peacebuilding civil society organisations to exchange views on the political context for peacebuilding under the current Dutch government and on the Netherlands’ engagement with the European Union on peace and fragility […]
FIM – MAP 2025-2026 for the Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention – Global Europe NDICI-GE
This report summarises discussions from a Civil Society Dialogue Network (CSDN) Funding Instruments Meeting held in Brussels on 3 October 2024. The meeting was organised by EPLO at the request of the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments and the European External Action Service. It brought together 113 participants, including civil society experts and […]
Funding Instrument Meeting – September 2024
This background paper was prepared for a Civil Society Dialogue Network Funding Instruments Meeting focused on the EU’s Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe. The meeting aimed to provide an overview of recent priorities and ongoing actions implemented through the programme. The […]
The Green Transition and Peace: exploring climate crisis and security dynamics in Somalia
This Civil Society Dialogue Network (CSDN) meeting, organised by EPLO in cooperation with the European Commission and the European External Action Service, took place on 3 July 2024. It brought together 24 participants, including 16 civil society experts and 8 EU officials. The meeting aimed to explore how EU climate action in Somalia may affect […]
Gathering Civil Society Perspectives: The Perception of the EU in Mozambique
This CSDN Country Briefing Paper explores civil society perspectives on the EU’s role in Mozambique, with a particular focus on the ongoing conflict in Cabo Delgado province. Based on consultations with civil society actors, the paper examines how local communities perceive the EU’s political, development and security engagement in the country. Participants highlighted the evolving […]
NGO Roundtable Meeting in Germany
On 11 April 2024, EPLO organised a Civil Society Dialogue Network (CSDN) NGO-Roundtable meeting in Berlin. The meeting gathered representatives of German-based peacebuilding organisations to exchange views on advocacy and funding issues related to the European Union’s support to conflict prevention and peacebuilding. It was hosted by the Berghof Foundation and opened with contributions from […]
The Green Transition and Peace: Existing Initiatives and Experiences
This background paper explores how environmental protection and the transition to sustainable energy can intersect with peacebuilding efforts. It examines initiatives that address environmental challenges while also responding to conflict dynamics and social tensions in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. The paper presents a series of case studies that illustrate how environmental and climate initiatives can […]
The Green Transition and Peace: good practices and opportunities for sustainable outcomes
This Civil Society Dialogue Network (CSDN) meeting, organised by EPLO in cooperation with the European Commission and the European External Action Service, took place on 12 March 2024. It brought together 37 participants, including 25 civil society experts and 12 officials from EU institutions and the European Defence Agency. The objective was to gather input […]