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Promote effective conflict prevention in Georgia by tailoring country-specific approaches with internationally acknowledged practices. Training programs for CSO leaders and security officers aim to enhance human security. Emphasize inclusiveness and joint training to foster peace. Address challenges of conflict analysis in the Georgian context and advocate for adapting national practices to international standards.
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Point of View – Georgia WWW.ICCN.GE • Shaping the Future of Peace Training in Europe and Beyond • GPPAC, Working Group Improving Practice • October 1-4, 2018 • Vienna
Proceed cautiously in promoting alien values Tailored Approach Instead of Unitary, Country Specific Models Prioritize conflict prevention Make room for various stakeholders Country-specific approaches offer the best prospect for success. Promoting Effective Conflict Prevention The need to tailor country-specific context with the internationally acknowledged approaches
Training of Trainers - CSO Leaders Network of Human Security Agents on the Ground Inclusiveness using gender lenses Joint Training of CSOs and Security Officers Create modest expectations. Be realistic about potential of targeted communities Build Human Security Resource
Challenges to Conflict Analysis in Georgia • One-sided approach often results in the wording dragging conflict transformation into a deadlock • Georgian government has become hostage of its own rigid approach • Civil Society’s efforts for rebuilding confidence are constrained by low capacity and government’s attitudes
Act Step by Step but Consistently 1 Exert Positive Pressure to Initiate Positive Changes Change Paradigms Toward Conflicts 2 3 Follow-up and Underpin Positive Changes
Act Step by Step but Consistently 1 CSO plow and manure the ground for confidence Governments sow seeds of peace on the plowed ground 2 3 Joint efforts bring peace for the conflicting actors
Conflict Analysis/Human Security Georgia Context Conflict Analysis and Context Analysis Intertwined Each of 3 Pillars of Human Security is on Place Dividers Predominate Connectors on Both Sides Frozen Conflicts Fraught with Danger to Peace
Agenda For Georgia Build capacity of CSOs, CBOs, local civic leaders and security/police officers on Human Security theory and practices Build capacity of CSOs and CBOs about modern principles of conflict analysis and mediation with linkage to the international resources Advocacy to adapt national context of conflict analysis with international and change the established paradigms to the conflict settlement Create the network of Human Security Agents in the areas adjacent to the conflict zones to follow-up and monitor observance of HS components Linkage of national context with international
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