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This presentation explores the impact of community-driven reconciliation on conflict resolution and development, based on the FambulTok initiative in Sierra Leone. It outlines the theory of change aimed at achieving lasting peace through local mechanisms, emphasizing community ownership and participation. Key elements of the Policy Implementation Plan (PIP), including stakeholder analysis and risk assessments, are discussed alongside challenges encountered during implementation, such as monitoring resistance. The findings and lessons learned will inform future practices and recommendations for reconciliation efforts.
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Does Reconciliation Affect Conflict and Development? Evidence from a Field Experiment in Sierra Leone
Presentation Outline • Brief overview of FambulTok • Theory of change • Main elements of the Policy Implementation Plan (PIP) • Challenges encountered and lessons learned
Theory of Change Overarching goal: To bring lasting peace to Sierra Leone by building on local traditional mechanisms of reconciliation and leadership, ensuring maximum community ownership and participation, and drawing all sections of the population into the process.
Theory of Change (continued) • Preconditions necessary to achieve goal • Interventions necessary to create these preconditions • Indicators
Main elements of the Policy Implementation Plan (PIP) • Context and Risks • Stakeholder and Policy-Maker Analysis • Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Context and Risks • Post-conflict environment • National transitional justice efforts coming to a close • Elections
Stakeholder and Policymaker Analysis • Government bodies • Local NGOs • Media • International research organizations • International implementation and donor agencies
Stakeholder Engagement Plan • Study design – complete • Implementation – in process • Preliminary findings – future • Dissemination – future • Adoption of recommendations – future
Challenges Encountered and Lessons Learned • Challenge: resistance of monitoring by field staff • Lesson: importance of clear communication and teamwork