Afghanistan Urban Peacebuilding Programme

Afghanistan is a “fragile state” with weak formal governance, high rates of poverty and chronic insecurity. Insurgent attacks, while increasing, aren’t the main security challenge for Afghan civilians in 2013. Land disputes, non-insurgent-related physical attacks, ordinary theft and burglary affect daily lives even more. Afghanistan is one of the world’s fastest urbanizing countries placing enormous pressure on local governments and security providers to supply services and achieve peaceful and inclusive cities. Cities concentrate the risks associated with insecurity and disorder: chronic poverty, steep inequality, state weakness and the reduced solidarity associated with city life.

Women and men, girls and boys, in cities have increased trust in the local government’s capacity to uphold rights, achieve safe, secure and inclusive cities, contributing to improved government legitimacy.

• Women and men, girls and boys, in particular from marginalized groups, in eight Afghan cities
• Municipalities and Municipal Advisory Boards
• Communities, CDCs and Gozar Assemblies
• Civil society organizations
• Relevant national ministries and directorates
• Indirectly (replication): above stakeholders in at least 2 other cities

1. Municipalities in collaboration with line departments better plan and implement demand-driven and inclusive services in the area of safety and security.
2. Communities, particularly excluded and under-represented groups, increasingly and with a spirit of solidarity engage in civic affairs and municipal governance.
3. The national government establishes a framework for accountable, transparent and participatory municipal governance in particular in the area of safety and security.

Principaux résultats attendus:  

• Participatory citywide/district safety assessments undertaken and inclusive city strategies/plans developed and endorsed.
• Area-based participatory community safety assessments and plans developed (Gozar level).
• Service and infrastructure projects implemented in Community Development Councils (CDCs) and Gozars addressing the needs and priorities of women, youth, the poor, vulnerable and excluded.
• Improved enabling environment for municipal/community-based governance and urban safety, security and peacebuilding.

Principaux résultats antérieurs:  

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Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kabul

• Law and Order Trust Fund for Afghanistan
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
• Afghanistan Democratic Policing Programme
• Afghanistan Subnational Governance Programme
• Justice and Human Rights in Afghanistan

Phase 1 01.04.2015 - 31.07.2018   (Completed)