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Prevention and Resilience Community, Social Cohesion and Peacebuilding Socio-economic Drivers and Livelihoods News/Media Article

Socio-economic resilience is critical to advancing sustainable peace and security in East Africa

UNDP / KOICA, November 2024

Summary

UNDP and KOICA launched the BRACE4PEACE programme (USD 18 million, 3 years) implementing projects in 30 locations across Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan. The programme focuses on building socio-economic resilience, strengthening community-based early warning systems, and empowering youth and women. Dr. Raymond Omollo emphasized the need to strengthen national legal and institutional frameworks to implement peacebuilding architecture.

Keywords

BRACE4PEACE, UNDP, KOICA, East Africa, socio-economic resilience, PVE, early warning

Metadata

Themes
Prevention and Resilience; Community, Social Cohesion and Peacebuilding; Socio-economic Drivers and Livelihoods
Type
News/Media Article
Format
Web Link
Published
16 November 2024
Author
UNDP / KOICA
Publisher
UNDP
Geography
East Africa
Access
Open access

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