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Project: Strengthening Democracy through Freedom of Expression and Peace Agenda for Journalists in Colombia (Colombia)
Evaluation Date: August 2017
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

When implementing projects with multiple activities combining logistical, analytical and presentational challenges, strong co-ordination and synchronization mechanisms can ensure effective delivery and flexibility.

Theme: Media
Colombia   complexity, coordination
Project: Strengthening Democracy through Freedom of Expression and Peace Agenda for Journalists in Colombia (Colombia)
Evaluation Date: August 2017
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

The project has been of strategic importance to the grantee. The grant enabled them to produce new work and raise new issues and priorities that have served as a catalyst – originally unintended – to develop into more of a think tank, through its new Centre of Studies, without losing its core mission of support and protection for journalists at risk or under threat. This has enhanced its standing with the Government of Colombia as a “consultant body”.

Theme: Media
Colombia   government, journalists, think tank
Project: Strengthening Democracy through Freedom of Expression and Peace Agenda for Journalists in Colombia (Colombia)
Evaluation Date: August 2017
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

Civil society organizations with particular specializations and strengths in a given field should not shy away from being a “consultant body” for government, if the opportunity arises, provided institutional independence is preserved.

Theme: Media
Colombia   consultants, government
Project: Strengthening Democracy through Freedom of Expression and Peace Agenda for Journalists in Colombia (Colombia)
Evaluation Date: August 2017
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

In the event of exceptional external circumstances – such as a peace agreement being delayed – production and/or dissemination of key outputs should be re-examined to ensure that timing is appropriate.

Theme: Media
Colombia   adapt, outputs
Project: Strengthening Democracy through Freedom of Expression and Peace Agenda for Journalists in Colombia (Colombia)
Evaluation Date: August 2017
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

Projects related to a peace process, or other sensitive volatile context-related projects, may require “thinking the unthinkable”. Be innovative but include relevant mitigation measures in planning from the earliest stage. To ensure innovative and creative thinking processes to identify risks, to challenge received wisdom, and apply flexibility to problem-solving.

Theme: Media
Colombia   conflict, innovation, risk
Project: Strengthening Democracy through Freedom of Expression and Peace Agenda for Journalists in Colombia (Colombia)
Evaluation Date: August 2017
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

Communication and information are key tools in implementing peace agreements. The project demonstrated that civil society, through the media, can play an important role.

Theme: Media
Colombia   conflict, media, peace agreement
Project: Empowerment of Shanty Towns’ Settlers through Democratic Spaces
Evaluation Date: September 2011
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

The project did not emphasise enough fundamental rights. It also could have done more to institutionalize opportunities for local engagement. The benefiting populations need greater opportunities for dialogue with local decision makers and for participation in negotiating venues. It is important that the community centres gain official representation so that they can be full-fledged partners in decision-making bodies.

Theme: Community activism
Argentina, Colombia, El Salvador, Peru   community, government, housing, impact
Project: Empowerment of Shanty Towns’ Settlers through Democratic Spaces
Evaluation Date: September 2011
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

At the end of the project, the beneficiaries from the four participating countries shared information about their practices and experiences with their counterparts from other countries and draw lessons for the future. This encouraged networking and inspired continued engagement and problem solving.

Theme: Community activism
Argentina, Colombia, El Salvador, Peru   networking, sustainability
Project: Empowerment of Shanty Towns’ Settlers through Democratic Spaces
Evaluation Date: September 2011
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

Having acquired skills in organizing, participation, problem solving, and the search for solutions, the shanty town residents came to understand the importance of engagement and the role they should play in community development. The transfer of knowledge and skills not only raised capacity, but also launched a social dialogue among marginalized people, who have become more articulate about their needs.

 

Theme: Community activism
Argentina, Colombia, El Salvador, Peru   community development, marginalized, solidarity
Project: Empowerment of Shanty Towns’ Settlers through Democratic Spaces
Evaluation Date: September 2011
Report: [report link]
Lesson Learned:

A salient feature of this project was its vigorous mobilization of qualified volunteers with a range of professional skills. These volunteers were very engaged in the project, and ensured quality volunteer monitoring and supervision. Young volunteers trained in leadership showed a strong and sustainable interest in community development. This approach also led to a positive cost-benefit ratio which was extremely beneficial to the project and its sustainability.

Theme: Community activism
Argentina, Colombia, El Salvador, Peru   leadership, volunteers

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