Leadership Programme for Africa
Effective and good political leaders are not only able to guide their governments and perform effectively for their citizens, but can claim their place and effectiveness in the global community. Within their countries, "they deliver high security for the state and the person; a functioning rule of law; education; health; and a framework conducive to […]
Past Programmes
In this section you can read about the past programmes and activities of the organisation. These pages represent a picture of the history of the work of ACCORD and highlight some of the achievements and accomplishments of the last 15 years.
PCR Policy Framework Initiative
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD’s) Peace and Security Programme, in conjunction with ACCORD, has developed a policy framework for post-conflict reconstruction. The NEPAD Secretariat requested ACCORD, in August 2004, to facilitate a process for developing a strategic policy framework for post-conflict reconstruction for the African Union (AU)/NEPAD. The project commenced with the development […]
Coexistence Community Consultations
The Coexistence project was launched in November 2003 following the signing of a one year memorandum of understanding between ACCORD and the Washington-based Co-existence Initiative (TCI). The project is intended to undertake studies in South Africa on co-existence and conflict management post-1994. The main objective of the Coexistence Community Consultations project was to elicit local […]
Education for Peace in Africa
In 1993 ACCORD started a series of circulars to universities in 24 African countries in order to encourage the academic development of dispute resolution teaching and research. In 1995 ACCORD was then commissioned by UNESCO to draft a report on Peace Education at the universities of Southern Africa. The 6th and 7th circulars to universities […]
Promotion of Administrative Justice
A joint project of ACCORD, GTZ and the Justice College/Department of Justice: The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act is a new act of parliament designed to give effect to provisions in the Constitution and Bill of Rights for fair, just and transparent governance. This site offers further information on a project to train NGOs across […]
Public Sector Programme
Throughout the world, bureaucracies are under pressure to transform and reform themselves into efficient and effective organisations capable of providing desperately needed public services to the communities that they serve. As we move into what South African President Thabo Mbeki has heralded as The African Century, of utmost importance is the establishment of stable democracies […]
Preventive Action Programme
Key to the prevention of conflict is the development of skills in methods of conflict management and the provision for dialogue between various stakeholders. The Preventive Action Programme at ACCORD emphasizes the importance of building relationships between stakeholders, at the same time equipping them with skills in managing conflict. The Preventive Action programme worked from […]
Elections Programme
Elections are a key component of democratic processes. The regular holding of credible and legitimate elections is a forerunner to the establishment of legitimate governments. The creation of a neutral and tolerant political atmosphere conducive to the conduct and management of elections, particularly in most African countries, has been challenging to achieve. Worldwide, particularly in […]
Constitutionalism in Africa Programme
The Constitutionalism in Africa Project was a result of a tripartite collaboration between the governments of South Africa, Switzerland, and ACCORD. It was one of the few programmes that brought together government and civil society to pragmatically address conflict management in Africa. The project was launched in November 2000 and ended in November 2002. It […]