Peacebuilding projects typically include an analysis phase at the planning stage and an evaluation phase at the end. However, these often focus on external results and “successes” rather than on the approach of the implementing organization. One reason is that these evaluations are frequently based on predefined results and indicators, which may have lost relevance throughout the project.
What can we learn from previous peacebuilding projects to make our work more effective in the future? Are we devoting enough (safe) space and time for self-reflection within the peacebuilding sector? Are we creating opportunities for sharing experiences and recommendations with our peacebuilding peers?
In this edition, the KOFF platform members bravely share their own lessons learned from failures, analyze well-known cases, and suggest ways forward.
Wishing you a pleasant read.
Sanjally Jobarteh, Editor of KOFF magazine
By publishing the à propos magazine, the Swiss platform for peacebuilding KOFF creates a medium for its members and partners to communicate about their experiences and perspectives. The articles of this magazine reflect the views of the authors only and not those of KOFF or swisspeace.
