Peace Mediator

Abstract

The African Union’s (AU) Peace and Security Department (PSD), the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI), and the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) have been implementing a joint project titled the African Union Mediation Support Capacity Project since August 2009, aimed at strengthening the mediation support capacity of the AU. The objectives of the Project are to: Enhance the AU and RECs mediation support capacity to plan, deploy, manage and monitor mediation interventions in a timely and effective manner; Enhance the AU and RECs capacity to review, evaluate, identify lessons and best practises on conflict prevention and peace mediation efforts; and Strengthen internal systems and procedures in support of AU and RECs mediation interventions. These objectives are implemented by means of training, research and high level engagements.