Promoting conflict sensitivity amongst donor agencies

Conflict Sensitivity Consortium policy brief

This paper, written by members of the Conflict Sensitivity Consortium, lays out the case for a renewed focus on conflict sensitivity by donor agencies. It presents recommendations for how donors can integrate conflict sensitivity into their own systems and processes, as well as how they can promote conflict sensitivity in their implementing partners. The paper is intended to inform and influence policy makers and practitioners across a range of donor agencies. The recommendations have relevance across humanitarian, development and peacebuilding activities. It has been developed by the Department for International Development (DFID) funded Conflict Sensitivity Consortium (CSC), and draws upon experience and lessons learned during implementation of the Consortium project.

The Conflict Sensitivity Consortium is made up of 35 agencies in 4 countries working together to improve conflict sensitivity in development, humanitarian aid and peacebuilding programming. Members of the consortium include: ActionAid UK, CAFOD, CARE International UK, ENCISS, International Alert, Peace and Community Action (PCA), Plan International, Responding to Conflict, Saferworld, Save the Children UK, Sierra Leone Red Cross Society, Skillshare International, SLANGO, Diocese of Maralal, Future in our Hands and World Vision. While this publication is based on field research and consultations amongst consortium members, its contents should not be taken as the formal position of individual agencies.