Civil Society Dialogue Network Archive
The Civil Society Dialogue Network (CSDN) has produced a wide range of publications over the different phases of the project. These outputs reflect ongoing exchanges between civil society organisations, EU institutions and other stakeholders working on conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
This archive brings together publications developed in previous iterations of the CSDN. They document key discussions, policy reflections and recommendations shared over the years, offering a useful resource for those interested in the evolution of EU engagement with civil society on peacebuilding.
CSDN IV Outputs (2020-2023)
Meeting reports are prepared for most CSDN meetings. They are intended to capture the main points of the discussion and the recommendations provided.
Policy Meetings
- The EU and gender-responsive conflict analysis: gathering Civil Society input – September 2023
- Enhancing EU Stabilisation Practice – February 2023
- The EU Human Rights Due Diligence Policy on Security Sector Support: Gathering Civil Society Input – February 2023
- Water, Peace and Conflict: Exchanging on Opportunities and Best Practices – October 2022
- EU Engagement for Peace: Exchange with Civil Society Partners – October 2022
- The role of social media in preventing electoral violence: Perspectives from civil society – March 2022
- The EU’s Implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda: Gathering Young Experts’ Recommendations – January 2022
- How can peacebuilding actors counter disinformation? Perspectives from civil society – June 2021
- Twenty years after the Gothenburg Programme on Conflict Prevention: What next for the EU as a Global Peace Actor? – September 2021
- The EU Concept on Cultural Heritage as a Component for Peace and Security in Conflict and Crisis Zones: Gathering Civil Society Input – March 2021
- Towards a new EU strategic approach to support DDR: Gathering Input from Civil Society – February 2021
- Preventing Election-related Violence: Analysis from Civil Society – October 2020
- Capacity building of military actors in support of development and security for development (CBSD) 2018-2020: Informal exchange of views with international non- governmental organisations (INGOs) – May 2020
- Strengthening the EU’s role in mediation: Gathering Civil Society Input – February 2020
Geographic Meetings
- Towards Peace: Delivering Public Services and Responsive Governance in the Sahel – May 2022
- 20 years of EU engagement in Afghanistan: Gathering civil society perspectives – January 2022
- Conflict dynamics and peace drivers in the Horn of Africa in the context of the Covid-19 crisis: Gathering civil society input – June 2020
Member State Meeting
Funding Instruments Meetings
- Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe. Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention
Informal consultation on the Mid-term Review of the Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 – September 2023 - Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe. Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention
Informal consultation on the Annual Action Programmes 2024 – September 2023
- Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation: Instrument – Global Europe Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention – November 2022
- EU support for local peacebuilding through the ‘Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Crisis Preparedness’ component of the NDICI-Global Europe Thematic Programme on Peace Stability and Conflict Prevention: Gathering civil society input – May 2022
- Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention – February 2020
- Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument Thematic Programme on ‘Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention’ – November 2020
Conferences with Academics
Discussion papers are intended to contribute to the overall CSDN by stimulating discussion and reflection on pertinent peacebuilding issues. It is envisaged that they will inform future CSDN events.
- Discussion Paper No. 19 – ‘Peace’ in the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus: Good Practices and Recommendations – Lorenzo Angelini & Summer Brown (October 2023)
Discussion Paper No. 18 – Climate Change, Gender Equality and Peacebuilding: The Value of Gender-Sensitive and Climate-Sensitive Conflict Analysis – Lorenzo Angelini & Margot Jones (March 2022)
- Discussion Paper No. 16 – Working with the cultural heritage of conflict for peacebuilding: Lessons learned from the Western Balkans – Dr Stefanie Kappler & Dr Johanna Mannergren Selimovic (November 2021)
Discussion Paper No. 17 – Implementing the EU’s Strategic Approach to Women, Peace and Security (WPS) as part of the Gender Action Plan III – Margot Jones (December 2021)
Discussion Paper No. 14 – The European Union as a peace mediator – Natalia Mirimanova (March 2020)
CSDN III Outputs (2017-2020)
Meeting reports are prepared for most CSDN meetings. They are intended to capture the main points of the discussion and the recommendations provided.
Policy Meetings
- Climate change and violent conflict: Challenges and opportunities for the EU and civil society (December 2019, Brussels)
- Transitioning from war to peace: What role for the EU in addressing illicit economies (October 2019, Brussels)
- Unpacking the ‘Peace’ component of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace nexus: Gathering civil society input (May 2019, Brussels)
- EU support to Women Mediatiors: Moving beyond stereotypes (March 2019, Brussels)
- EU support to Transitional Justice: a review three years after the adoption of the policy framework (December 2018, Brussels)
- Reviewing the EU’s conflict analysis practices: Gathering civil society input (October 2018, Brussels)
- The European Union as a Global Peace Actor: Exchange of views on the EU and conflict prevention (May 2018, Brussels)
- Preventing/countering violent extremism more effectively: Experience from the ground (October 2017, Brussels)
Geographic Meetings
- Conflict dynamics and drivers of peace in the Sahel region: Gathering civil society perspectives (in French here) (March 2020, Brussels)
- Conflict dynamics and peace drivers in the Lake Chad Region: Exchange of views with the EU (October 2019, Brussels)
- Capacities for inclusive peace in the Bangsamoro: Gathering civil society perspectives (June 2018, Manila)
- Conflict-sensitive engagement in Uganda: Gathering civil society perspectives (March 2018, Entebbe)
- An EU Strategy for engagement with Iraq: Gathering input from INGOs (October 2017, Brussels)
- An EU Strategy for engagement with Iraq: Gathering civil society input (September 2017, Brussels)
Funding Instruments Meetings
- Support to in-country CSO capacity building and initiatives in conflict prevention and peacebuilding (October 2017, Brussels)
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – Annual Action Programme 2018 and Multiannual Indicative Programme 2018-2020 (November 2017, Brussels)
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – 2019-20 Multiannual Action Programme (Article 4) and 2019 Annual Action Programme (Article 5) & Implementation of Article 3 (December 2018, Brussels)
Discussion papers are intended to contribute to the overall CSDN by stimulating discussion and reflection on pertinent peacebuilding issues. It is envisaged that they will inform future CSDN events.
- The European Union as a peace mediator – Natalia Mirimanova (March 2020)
- Peace Stories – Terri Beswick (May 2019)
- Civil society peacebuilding actors in Iraq (September 2017)
Key recommendations are intended to capture the recommendations provided in CSDN meetings, including suggestions for follow-up activities.
Policy Meetings
- Strengthening the EU’s Role in Mediation: Gathering civil society input (February 2020, Brussels)
- Transitioning from war to peace: What role for the EU in addressing illicit economies (October 2019, Brussels)
Background papers are prepared in advance of certain CSDN meetings.
Policy Meetings
- Climate change and violent conflict: Challenges and opportunities for the EU and civil society – Lorenzo Angelini (December 2019)
- EU Support to Women Mediators: Moving beyong stereotypes – Dr Laura Davis (March 2019)
For more information about CSDN publications, please contact Ben Moore.
CSDN II Outputs (2014-2017)
Meeting reports are prepared for most CSDN meetings. They are intended to capture the main points of the discussions and the recommendations provided.
Policy Meetings
- Implementing the Responsibility to Protect Principle: UN, EU and civil society perspectives (February 2017, Brussels)
- The 2015 Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy: Civil Society perspectives on the implementation of the security dimension (January 2017, Brussels)
- High-Level Seminar: Conflict Prevention in the EU Global Strategy: From Policy to Action (October 2016, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding in the EU Global Strategy: Gathering civil society input (February 2016, Brussels)
- The EU-wide Strategic Framework for Security Sector Reform: Consultation workshop with civil society organisations (December 2015, Brussels)
- The 2015 Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy: a peacebuilding perspective (June 2015, Brussels)
- The EU and Peacebuilding: Taking Stock (March 2015)
- Capacity building in support of security and development: Gathering civil society input (March 2015, Brussels)
- Youth in Conflicts: Agents for Peace or Recruits for Armed Groups? (December 2014, Brussels)
- Global Peace Index 2014: Peace, Institutions and Assessing Conflict Risk (June 2014, Brussels)
Geographic Meetings
- Nagorno-Karabakh: Continuing EU support for building peace – Gathering civil society input (May 2015, Brussels)
- Armed violence and capacities for peace in Iraq: Actors, causes, impact and EU responses (December 2014, Brussels)
In-country Dialogue Meetings
- Mise en œuvre de l’Accord-cadre pour la paix, la sécurité et la coopération pour la RDC et la région : quel rôle pour la société civile et pour l’UE? (September 2014, Bukavu)
- Looking forward in Myanmar’s peace process: How can the EU and civil society provide constructive support? (May 2014, Yangon)
Funding Instruments Meetings
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – Consultation on 2017 programming (November 2016, Brussels)
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – Consultation on 2016 programming (October 2015, Brussels)
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – Consultation on 2015 programming (October 2014, Brussels)
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – Updates on programming; building links to other EU external financing instruments (April 2014, Brussels)
Member State Meetings
- EU Conflict Prevention after the EU Global Strategy: A Look at Mediation and Security Sector Reform (November 2016, Helsinki)
- The EU and the Netherlands’ engagement on fragility: Building on the 2030 Agenda (April 2016, The Hague, Netherlands)
- The EU, conflict prevention and peacebuilding: State of play and the role of civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) (October 2014, Vienna, Austria)
The EU in International Peacebuilding Meetings
- The 2015 UN Reviews: Civil Society Perspectives on EU Implementation (February 2016, Brussels)
- Review of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture: The perspective of civil society and the EU (April 2015, Brussels)
Discussion papers are intended to contribute to the overall CSDN by stimulating discussion and reflection on pertinent peacebuilding issues. It is envisaged that they will inform future CSDN events.
- The EU and conflict prevention in Jordan – Dr Laura Davis & Fatima Ayub (March 2017)
- Assessing EU response to conflict: military action, diplomatic capacity and normative power – Catherine Woollard & Professor Bruno Coppieters (March 2016)
- The EU and peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of Congo – Dr Laura Davis (February 2015)
- Peacebuilding in Ukraine: What Role for the EU? – Natalia Mirimanova (August 2014)
Key recommendations are intended to capture the recommendations provided in CSDN meetings, including suggestions for follow-up activities.
Policy Meetings
- The 2015 Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy: Civil Society perspectives on the implementation of the security dimension (January 2017, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding in the EU Global Strategy: Gathering civil society input (February 2016, Brussels)
- The EU-wide Strategic Framework for Security Sector Reform: Consultation workshop with civil society organisations (December 2015, Brussels)
- Towards an EU Policy on Transitional Justice (April 2014, Brussels)
Geographic Meetings
- Nagorno-Karabakh: Continuing EU support for building peace – Gathering civil society input (May 2015)
In-country Dialogue Meetings
- Mise en œuvre de l’Accord-cadre pour la paix, la sécurité et la coopération pour la RDC et la région : quel rôle pour la société civile et pour l’UE? (September 2014, Bukavu)
Member State Meetings
- The EU, conflict prevention and peacebuilding: State of play and the role of civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) (October 2014, Vienna, Austria)
Background papers are prepared in advance of certain CSDN meetings.
Policy Meetings
- Updating the Business Model for Conflict Prevention (October 2016)
- Conflict analysis and assessment: where are we now? – David Newton (December 2014)
- The European Union and Transitional Justice – Laura Davis (April 2014)
Geographic Meetings
- Armed violence and capacities for peace in Iraq: Actors, causes, impact and EU responses (November 2014)
Member State Meetings
- The Impact of Train and Equip initiatives on Security Sector Reform: A Brief Literature Review – Laura Davis (November 2016)
For more information about CSDN publications, please contact Ben Moore.
CSDN I Outputs (2010-2013)
Meeting reports are prepared for most CSDN meetings. They are intended to capture the main points of the discussions and the recommendations provided.
Policy Meetings
- Peace and Security in the Post-2015 Framework: What Role for Civil Society in influencing and implementing? (November 2013, Brussels)
- The UN Guidance for Effective Mediation: Translating the Fundamentals into EU Practice (November 2013, Brussels)
- Expert workshop on monitoring the implementation of the EU Comprehensive Approach to UNSCR 1325 (June 2013, Brussels)
- The EU’s Comprehensive Approach to External Action: Gathering Civil Society Input (January 2013, Brussels)
- Private Sector and Conflict (October 2012, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding and Development (October 2012, Brussels)
- EEAS Early Warning Tools (July 2012, Brussels)
- From Combatants to Statebuilders – Armed Groups in Participatory Peace Processes (February 2012, Brussels)
- Women, Peace and Security in EU Common Security and Defence Policy Missions and Operations (June 2011, Brussels)
- EU Support for Security Sector Reform: Learning from the EU Common Security and Defence Policy Missions and other EU support in Guinea-Bissau and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (May 2011, Brussels)
- Women’s Participation in Peace Processes (November 2010, Brussels)
- The EU, Peacebuilding and Situations of Fragility (November 2010, Brussels)
Geographic Meetings
- Guinea-Bissau: Peacebuilding responses to impunity and exclusiveness (June 2013, Brussels) (versão em português)
- European Union–League of Arab States co-operation and the EU response to changes in the Arab region: Views from civil society (June 2013, Valletta)
- Mise en œuvre de l’Accord-cadre pour la paix, la sécurité et la coopération pour la RDC et la région, et stratégie de l’UE : quelles actions prioritaires ? (May 2013, Brussels)
- Supporting Myanmar’s Evolving Peace Processes: What Roles for Civil Society and the EU? (March 2013, Brussels)
- Middle East and North Africa: The Role of Civil Society in Institutional Reform (December 2011, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding in Sudan and South Sudan: The Role of the EU (October 2011, Brussels)
Funding Instruments Meetings
- The Instrument for Stability: Informal consultation on 2014 programming (September 2013, Brussels)
- The Instrument for Stability: 2013 Annual Action Programmes and 2014-2020 Strategic Orientations (December 2012, Brussels)
- The Instrument for Stability: Annual Action Programme 2012, Strategy Paper 2012-2013 and Multiannual Indicative Programme 2012-2013 (December 2011, Brussels)
- Instrument for Stability (IfS) Crisis Preparedness Component Strategy Paper 2012-2013 and Annual Action Programme 2011 (January 2011, Brussels)
Early Response Meetings*
- Libya Conflict Assessment: Gathering Civil Society Input (July 2012, Brussels)
- Analyse du conflit et des interventions possibles de l’UE dans le nord du Mali (March 2012, Brussels)
- Conflict Risk Assessment and Possible EU Responses: Northern Nigeria and Boko Haram (February 2012, Brussels)
*Previously called Rapid Response Meetings and Crisis Response Meetings
Member State Meetings
- EU Common Foreign and Security Policy as a Peacebuilding Tool (March 2012, Madrid)
- Assessing the peacebuilding potential of CFSP and CSDP after the Lisbon Treaty (November 2011, Paris)
- Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding in the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans (June 2011, Bucharest)
- Peacebuilding, Statebuilding and Situations of Fragility (April 2011, The Hague)
- Conflict Prevention and the European Union (February 2011, Helsinki)
Discussion papers are intended to contribute to the overall CSDN by stimulating discussion and reflection on pertinent peacebuilding issues. It is envisaged that they will inform future CSDN events.
- The EU and conflict prevention in Jordan – Dr Laura Davis & Fatima Ayub (March 2017)
- Assessing EU response to conflict: military action, diplomatic capacity and normative power – Catherine Woollard & Professor Bruno Coppieters (March 2016)
- The EU and peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of Congo – Dr Laura Davis (February 2015)
- Peacebuilding in Ukraine: What Role for the EU? – Natalia Mirimanova (August 2014)
Key recommendations are intended to capture the recommendations provided in CSDN meetings, including suggestions for follow-up activities.
Policy Meetings
- Towards an EU Policy on Transitional Justice (April 2014, Brussels)
- The UN Guidance for Effective Mediation: Translating the Fundamentals into EU Practice (November 2013, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding and Development (October 2012, Brussels) (versione italiana)
- From Combatants to Statebuilders – Armed Groups in Participatory Peace Processes (February 2012, Brussels)
- Women, Peace and Security in EU Common Security and Defence Policy Missions and Operations (June 2011, Brussels)
- EU Support for Security Sector Reform: Learning from the EU Common Security and Defence Policy Missions and other EU support in Guinea-Bissau and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (May 2011, Brussels)
Geographic Meetings
- Mise en œuvre de l’Accord-cadre pour la paix, la sécurité et la coopération pour la RDC et la région, et stratégie de l’UE : quelles actions prioritaires ? (May 2013, Brussels)
- Supporting Myanmar’s Evolving Peace Processes: What Roles for Civil Society and the EU? (March 2013, Brussels)
- Middle East and North Africa: The Role of Civil Society in Institutional Reform (December 2011, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding in Sudan and South Sudan: The Role of the EU (October 2011, Brussels)
Member State Meetings
- Towards a comprehensive approach in EU external action: the role of France / Vers une approche globale de l’action extérieure de l’Union européenne: le rôle de la France (December 2012, Paris)
- Peacebuilding, Statebuilding and Situations of Fragility (April 2011, The Hague)
Background papers are prepared in advance of certain CSDN meetings.
Policy Meetings
- Lessons Learnt in Monitoring the Implementation of EU Women, Peace and Security Policy – Sarah Maguire (June 2013)
- The Guiding Principles on Human Rights and Business: Implementation in conflict-affected countries – Mary Martin (October 2012)
- Trade, investment and conflict – John Bray (October 2012)
- Extractive Industry and Conflict Risk in Libya – Ebtissam El Kailani (October 2012)
- Women, Peace and Security in EU Common Security and Defence Policy – Giji Gya (June 2011)
Geographic Meetings
- Guinea-Bissau: Peacebuilding responses to impunity and exclusiveness – Pedro Rosa Mendes (June 2013) (versão em português)
- Mapping of Myanmar Peacebuilding Civil Society – Charles Petrie and Ashley South (March 2013)
- The Role of Civil Society in Peacebuilding: Southeast Asia in Focus – Sol Iglesias (March 2013)
- Civil Society and Institutional Reform – Dr Laura Davis (December 2011)
Member State Meetings
- Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention in the EU’s Neighbourhood: The Case of Ukraine – Roxana Cristescu and Denis Matveev (June 2011)
- Peacebuilding and the EU Enlargement Process – Dion van den Berg (June 2011)
- The EU as a Peacebuilder in Kosovo – Jitske Hoogenboom (June 2011)
- Cross-border Co-operation as an EU Peacebuilding Tool – Katharina Mathias, Geert Luteijn & Filip Pavlovic (June 2011)
For more information about CSDN publications, please contact Ben Moore.
CSDN IV Outputs (2020-2023)
Meeting reports are prepared for most CSDN meetings. They are intended to capture the main points of the discussion and the recommendations provided.
Policy Meetings
- The EU and gender-responsive conflict analysis: gathering Civil Society input – September 2023
- Enhancing EU Stabilisation Practice – February 2023
- The EU Human Rights Due Diligence Policy on Security Sector Support: Gathering Civil Society Input – February 2023
- Water, Peace and Conflict: Exchanging on Opportunities and Best Practices – October 2022
- EU Engagement for Peace: Exchange with Civil Society Partners – October 2022
- The role of social media in preventing electoral violence: Perspectives from civil society – March 2022
- The EU’s Implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda: Gathering Young Experts’ Recommendations – January 2022
- How can peacebuilding actors counter disinformation? Perspectives from civil society – June 2021
- Twenty years after the Gothenburg Programme on Conflict Prevention: What next for the EU as a Global Peace Actor? – September 2021
- The EU Concept on Cultural Heritage as a Component for Peace and Security in Conflict and Crisis Zones: Gathering Civil Society Input – March 2021
- Towards a new EU strategic approach to support DDR: Gathering Input from Civil Society – February 2021
- Preventing Election-related Violence: Analysis from Civil Society – October 2020
- Capacity building of military actors in support of development and security for development (CBSD) 2018-2020: Informal exchange of views with international non- governmental organisations (INGOs) – May 2020
- Strengthening the EU’s role in mediation: Gathering Civil Society Input – February 2020
Geographic Meetings
- Towards Peace: Delivering Public Services and Responsive Governance in the Sahel – May 2022
- 20 years of EU engagement in Afghanistan: Gathering civil society perspectives – January 2022
- Conflict dynamics and peace drivers in the Horn of Africa in the context of the Covid-19 crisis: Gathering civil society input – June 2020
Member State Meeting
Funding Instruments Meetings
- Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe. Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention
Informal consultation on the Mid-term Review of the Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 – September 2023 - Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe. Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention
Informal consultation on the Annual Action Programmes 2024 – September 2023
- Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation: Instrument – Global Europe Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention – November 2022
- EU support for local peacebuilding through the ‘Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Crisis Preparedness’ component of the NDICI-Global Europe Thematic Programme on Peace Stability and Conflict Prevention: Gathering civil society input – May 2022
- Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe Thematic Programme on Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention – February 2020
- Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument Thematic Programme on ‘Peace, Stability and Conflict Prevention’ – November 2020
Conferences with Academics
Discussion papers are intended to contribute to the overall CSDN by stimulating discussion and reflection on pertinent peacebuilding issues. It is envisaged that they will inform future CSDN events.
- Discussion Paper No. 19 – ‘Peace’ in the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus: Good Practices and Recommendations – Lorenzo Angelini & Summer Brown (October 2023)
Discussion Paper No. 18 – Climate Change, Gender Equality and Peacebuilding: The Value of Gender-Sensitive and Climate-Sensitive Conflict Analysis – Lorenzo Angelini & Margot Jones (March 2022)
- Discussion Paper No. 16 – Working with the cultural heritage of conflict for peacebuilding: Lessons learned from the Western Balkans – Dr Stefanie Kappler & Dr Johanna Mannergren Selimovic (November 2021)
Discussion Paper No. 17 – Implementing the EU’s Strategic Approach to Women, Peace and Security (WPS) as part of the Gender Action Plan III – Margot Jones (December 2021)
Discussion Paper No. 14 – The European Union as a peace mediator – Natalia Mirimanova (March 2020)
CSDN III Outputs (2017-2020)
Meeting reports are prepared for most CSDN meetings. They are intended to capture the main points of the discussion and the recommendations provided.
Policy Meetings
- Climate change and violent conflict: Challenges and opportunities for the EU and civil society (December 2019, Brussels)
- Transitioning from war to peace: What role for the EU in addressing illicit economies (October 2019, Brussels)
- Unpacking the ‘Peace’ component of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace nexus: Gathering civil society input (May 2019, Brussels)
- EU support to Women Mediatiors: Moving beyond stereotypes (March 2019, Brussels)
- EU support to Transitional Justice: a review three years after the adoption of the policy framework (December 2018, Brussels)
- Reviewing the EU’s conflict analysis practices: Gathering civil society input (October 2018, Brussels)
- The European Union as a Global Peace Actor: Exchange of views on the EU and conflict prevention (May 2018, Brussels)
- Preventing/countering violent extremism more effectively: Experience from the ground (October 2017, Brussels)
Geographic Meetings
- Conflict dynamics and drivers of peace in the Sahel region: Gathering civil society perspectives (in French here) (March 2020, Brussels)
- Conflict dynamics and peace drivers in the Lake Chad Region: Exchange of views with the EU (October 2019, Brussels)
- Capacities for inclusive peace in the Bangsamoro: Gathering civil society perspectives (June 2018, Manila)
- Conflict-sensitive engagement in Uganda: Gathering civil society perspectives (March 2018, Entebbe)
- An EU Strategy for engagement with Iraq: Gathering input from INGOs (October 2017, Brussels)
- An EU Strategy for engagement with Iraq: Gathering civil society input (September 2017, Brussels)
Funding Instruments Meetings
- Support to in-country CSO capacity building and initiatives in conflict prevention and peacebuilding (October 2017, Brussels)
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – Annual Action Programme 2018 and Multiannual Indicative Programme 2018-2020 (November 2017, Brussels)
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – 2019-20 Multiannual Action Programme (Article 4) and 2019 Annual Action Programme (Article 5) & Implementation of Article 3 (December 2018, Brussels)
Discussion papers are intended to contribute to the overall CSDN by stimulating discussion and reflection on pertinent peacebuilding issues. It is envisaged that they will inform future CSDN events.
- The European Union as a peace mediator – Natalia Mirimanova (March 2020)
- Peace Stories – Terri Beswick (May 2019)
- Civil society peacebuilding actors in Iraq (September 2017)
Key recommendations are intended to capture the recommendations provided in CSDN meetings, including suggestions for follow-up activities.
Policy Meetings
- Strengthening the EU’s Role in Mediation: Gathering civil society input (February 2020, Brussels)
- Transitioning from war to peace: What role for the EU in addressing illicit economies (October 2019, Brussels)
Background papers are prepared in advance of certain CSDN meetings.
Policy Meetings
- Climate change and violent conflict: Challenges and opportunities for the EU and civil society – Lorenzo Angelini (December 2019)
- EU Support to Women Mediators: Moving beyong stereotypes – Dr Laura Davis (March 2019)
For more information about CSDN publications, please contact Ben Moore.
CSDN II Outputs (2014-2017)
Meeting reports are prepared for most CSDN meetings. They are intended to capture the main points of the discussions and the recommendations provided.
Policy Meetings
- Implementing the Responsibility to Protect Principle: UN, EU and civil society perspectives (February 2017, Brussels)
- The 2015 Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy: Civil Society perspectives on the implementation of the security dimension (January 2017, Brussels)
- High-Level Seminar: Conflict Prevention in the EU Global Strategy: From Policy to Action (October 2016, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding in the EU Global Strategy: Gathering civil society input (February 2016, Brussels)
- The EU-wide Strategic Framework for Security Sector Reform: Consultation workshop with civil society organisations (December 2015, Brussels)
- The 2015 Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy: a peacebuilding perspective (June 2015, Brussels)
- The EU and Peacebuilding: Taking Stock (March 2015)
- Capacity building in support of security and development: Gathering civil society input (March 2015, Brussels)
- Youth in Conflicts: Agents for Peace or Recruits for Armed Groups? (December 2014, Brussels)
- Global Peace Index 2014: Peace, Institutions and Assessing Conflict Risk (June 2014, Brussels)
Geographic Meetings
- Nagorno-Karabakh: Continuing EU support for building peace – Gathering civil society input (May 2015, Brussels)
- Armed violence and capacities for peace in Iraq: Actors, causes, impact and EU responses (December 2014, Brussels)
In-country Dialogue Meetings
- Mise en œuvre de l’Accord-cadre pour la paix, la sécurité et la coopération pour la RDC et la région : quel rôle pour la société civile et pour l’UE? (September 2014, Bukavu)
- Looking forward in Myanmar’s peace process: How can the EU and civil society provide constructive support? (May 2014, Yangon)
Funding Instruments Meetings
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – Consultation on 2017 programming (November 2016, Brussels)
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – Consultation on 2016 programming (October 2015, Brussels)
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – Consultation on 2015 programming (October 2014, Brussels)
- Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace – Updates on programming; building links to other EU external financing instruments (April 2014, Brussels)
Member State Meetings
- EU Conflict Prevention after the EU Global Strategy: A Look at Mediation and Security Sector Reform (November 2016, Helsinki)
- The EU and the Netherlands’ engagement on fragility: Building on the 2030 Agenda (April 2016, The Hague, Netherlands)
- The EU, conflict prevention and peacebuilding: State of play and the role of civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) (October 2014, Vienna, Austria)
The EU in International Peacebuilding Meetings
- The 2015 UN Reviews: Civil Society Perspectives on EU Implementation (February 2016, Brussels)
- Review of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture: The perspective of civil society and the EU (April 2015, Brussels)
Discussion papers are intended to contribute to the overall CSDN by stimulating discussion and reflection on pertinent peacebuilding issues. It is envisaged that they will inform future CSDN events.
- The EU and conflict prevention in Jordan – Dr Laura Davis & Fatima Ayub (March 2017)
- Assessing EU response to conflict: military action, diplomatic capacity and normative power – Catherine Woollard & Professor Bruno Coppieters (March 2016)
- The EU and peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of Congo – Dr Laura Davis (February 2015)
- Peacebuilding in Ukraine: What Role for the EU? – Natalia Mirimanova (August 2014)
Key recommendations are intended to capture the recommendations provided in CSDN meetings, including suggestions for follow-up activities.
Policy Meetings
- The 2015 Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy: Civil Society perspectives on the implementation of the security dimension (January 2017, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding in the EU Global Strategy: Gathering civil society input (February 2016, Brussels)
- The EU-wide Strategic Framework for Security Sector Reform: Consultation workshop with civil society organisations (December 2015, Brussels)
- Towards an EU Policy on Transitional Justice (April 2014, Brussels)
Geographic Meetings
- Nagorno-Karabakh: Continuing EU support for building peace – Gathering civil society input (May 2015)
In-country Dialogue Meetings
- Mise en œuvre de l’Accord-cadre pour la paix, la sécurité et la coopération pour la RDC et la région : quel rôle pour la société civile et pour l’UE? (September 2014, Bukavu)
Member State Meetings
- The EU, conflict prevention and peacebuilding: State of play and the role of civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) (October 2014, Vienna, Austria)
Background papers are prepared in advance of certain CSDN meetings.
Policy Meetings
- Updating the Business Model for Conflict Prevention (October 2016)
- Conflict analysis and assessment: where are we now? – David Newton (December 2014)
- The European Union and Transitional Justice – Laura Davis (April 2014)
Geographic Meetings
- Armed violence and capacities for peace in Iraq: Actors, causes, impact and EU responses (November 2014)
Member State Meetings
- The Impact of Train and Equip initiatives on Security Sector Reform: A Brief Literature Review – Laura Davis (November 2016)
For more information about CSDN publications, please contact Ben Moore.
CSDN I Outputs (2010-2013)
Meeting reports are prepared for most CSDN meetings. They are intended to capture the main points of the discussions and the recommendations provided.
Policy Meetings
- Peace and Security in the Post-2015 Framework: What Role for Civil Society in influencing and implementing? (November 2013, Brussels)
- The UN Guidance for Effective Mediation: Translating the Fundamentals into EU Practice (November 2013, Brussels)
- Expert workshop on monitoring the implementation of the EU Comprehensive Approach to UNSCR 1325 (June 2013, Brussels)
- The EU’s Comprehensive Approach to External Action: Gathering Civil Society Input (January 2013, Brussels)
- Private Sector and Conflict (October 2012, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding and Development (October 2012, Brussels)
- EEAS Early Warning Tools (July 2012, Brussels)
- From Combatants to Statebuilders – Armed Groups in Participatory Peace Processes (February 2012, Brussels)
- Women, Peace and Security in EU Common Security and Defence Policy Missions and Operations (June 2011, Brussels)
- EU Support for Security Sector Reform: Learning from the EU Common Security and Defence Policy Missions and other EU support in Guinea-Bissau and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (May 2011, Brussels)
- Women’s Participation in Peace Processes (November 2010, Brussels)
- The EU, Peacebuilding and Situations of Fragility (November 2010, Brussels)
Geographic Meetings
- Guinea-Bissau: Peacebuilding responses to impunity and exclusiveness (June 2013, Brussels) (versão em português)
- European Union–League of Arab States co-operation and the EU response to changes in the Arab region: Views from civil society (June 2013, Valletta)
- Mise en œuvre de l’Accord-cadre pour la paix, la sécurité et la coopération pour la RDC et la région, et stratégie de l’UE : quelles actions prioritaires ? (May 2013, Brussels)
- Supporting Myanmar’s Evolving Peace Processes: What Roles for Civil Society and the EU? (March 2013, Brussels)
- Middle East and North Africa: The Role of Civil Society in Institutional Reform (December 2011, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding in Sudan and South Sudan: The Role of the EU (October 2011, Brussels)
Funding Instruments Meetings
- The Instrument for Stability: Informal consultation on 2014 programming (September 2013, Brussels)
- The Instrument for Stability: 2013 Annual Action Programmes and 2014-2020 Strategic Orientations (December 2012, Brussels)
- The Instrument for Stability: Annual Action Programme 2012, Strategy Paper 2012-2013 and Multiannual Indicative Programme 2012-2013 (December 2011, Brussels)
- Instrument for Stability (IfS) Crisis Preparedness Component Strategy Paper 2012-2013 and Annual Action Programme 2011 (January 2011, Brussels)
Early Response Meetings*
- Libya Conflict Assessment: Gathering Civil Society Input (July 2012, Brussels)
- Analyse du conflit et des interventions possibles de l’UE dans le nord du Mali (March 2012, Brussels)
- Conflict Risk Assessment and Possible EU Responses: Northern Nigeria and Boko Haram (February 2012, Brussels)
*Previously called Rapid Response Meetings and Crisis Response Meetings
Member State Meetings
- EU Common Foreign and Security Policy as a Peacebuilding Tool (March 2012, Madrid)
- Assessing the peacebuilding potential of CFSP and CSDP after the Lisbon Treaty (November 2011, Paris)
- Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding in the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans (June 2011, Bucharest)
- Peacebuilding, Statebuilding and Situations of Fragility (April 2011, The Hague)
- Conflict Prevention and the European Union (February 2011, Helsinki)
Discussion papers are intended to contribute to the overall CSDN by stimulating discussion and reflection on pertinent peacebuilding issues. It is envisaged that they will inform future CSDN events.
- The EU and conflict prevention in Jordan – Dr Laura Davis & Fatima Ayub (March 2017)
- Assessing EU response to conflict: military action, diplomatic capacity and normative power – Catherine Woollard & Professor Bruno Coppieters (March 2016)
- The EU and peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of Congo – Dr Laura Davis (February 2015)
- Peacebuilding in Ukraine: What Role for the EU? – Natalia Mirimanova (August 2014)
Key recommendations are intended to capture the recommendations provided in CSDN meetings, including suggestions for follow-up activities.
Policy Meetings
- Towards an EU Policy on Transitional Justice (April 2014, Brussels)
- The UN Guidance for Effective Mediation: Translating the Fundamentals into EU Practice (November 2013, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding and Development (October 2012, Brussels) (versione italiana)
- From Combatants to Statebuilders – Armed Groups in Participatory Peace Processes (February 2012, Brussels)
- Women, Peace and Security in EU Common Security and Defence Policy Missions and Operations (June 2011, Brussels)
- EU Support for Security Sector Reform: Learning from the EU Common Security and Defence Policy Missions and other EU support in Guinea-Bissau and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (May 2011, Brussels)
Geographic Meetings
- Mise en œuvre de l’Accord-cadre pour la paix, la sécurité et la coopération pour la RDC et la région, et stratégie de l’UE : quelles actions prioritaires ? (May 2013, Brussels)
- Supporting Myanmar’s Evolving Peace Processes: What Roles for Civil Society and the EU? (March 2013, Brussels)
- Middle East and North Africa: The Role of Civil Society in Institutional Reform (December 2011, Brussels)
- Peacebuilding in Sudan and South Sudan: The Role of the EU (October 2011, Brussels)
Member State Meetings
- Towards a comprehensive approach in EU external action: the role of France / Vers une approche globale de l’action extérieure de l’Union européenne: le rôle de la France (December 2012, Paris)
- Peacebuilding, Statebuilding and Situations of Fragility (April 2011, The Hague)
Background papers are prepared in advance of certain CSDN meetings.
Policy Meetings
- Lessons Learnt in Monitoring the Implementation of EU Women, Peace and Security Policy – Sarah Maguire (June 2013)
- The Guiding Principles on Human Rights and Business: Implementation in conflict-affected countries – Mary Martin (October 2012)
- Trade, investment and conflict – John Bray (October 2012)
- Extractive Industry and Conflict Risk in Libya – Ebtissam El Kailani (October 2012)
- Women, Peace and Security in EU Common Security and Defence Policy – Giji Gya (June 2011)
Geographic Meetings
- Guinea-Bissau: Peacebuilding responses to impunity and exclusiveness – Pedro Rosa Mendes (June 2013) (versão em português)
- Mapping of Myanmar Peacebuilding Civil Society – Charles Petrie and Ashley South (March 2013)
- The Role of Civil Society in Peacebuilding: Southeast Asia in Focus – Sol Iglesias (March 2013)
- Civil Society and Institutional Reform – Dr Laura Davis (December 2011)
Member State Meetings
- Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention in the EU’s Neighbourhood: The Case of Ukraine – Roxana Cristescu and Denis Matveev (June 2011)
- Peacebuilding and the EU Enlargement Process – Dion van den Berg (June 2011)
- The EU as a Peacebuilder in Kosovo – Jitske Hoogenboom (June 2011)
- Cross-border Co-operation as an EU Peacebuilding Tool – Katharina Mathias, Geert Luteijn & Filip Pavlovic (June 2011)
For more information about CSDN publications, please contact Ben Moore.