A framework for action
Measuring peace
The peacemaking ecosystem currently lacks a unified framework for action and a benchmark for measuring progress. This highlights the need for standards similar to the Humanitarian Principles and the Sphere Standards in the humanitarian field and the Universal Periodic Review for human rights.
To fill this gap, we have established a Feedback Loop mechanism to measure peace engagements, consisting of a diagnostic tool and the Participatory Periodic Reviews for Peace (PPRP).
Created with the support of the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), our feedback loop mechanism serves as a country-specific framework for action, accountability, and peace measurement.
It enables our partners to demonstrate the effectiveness of their peace engagements and course-correct in real time based on evidence and perceptions, clearly demonstrating the impact of their policies and the return on their investments in peace.
A THREE-TIERED METHODOLOGY
The Feedback Loop
tier 1
Global Level Peace Monitoring
Tier 1 tracks country-level trends in peace, conflict, and socioeconomic dynamics through the eight Principles for Peace to generate meaningful analytical insights that can be translated into actionable guidance for policymakers and practitioners.
tier 2
National level feedback loop and the Participatory Periodic Review for Peace (PPRP)
Tier 2 reviews peace processes and the quality of peace engagements by engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including those typically marginalised in formal peace processes.
Guided by the Principles, the PPRP focuses on enhancing the legitimacy of peace engagements,fosterin clusive dialogues, and developing shared progress metrics. It employs an ecosystem approach for coherence among relevant actors and serves as an accountability mechanism for national and international entities.
tier 3
Closing The Feedback Loop
Tier 3 tracks specific and concrete steps, considerations, or measures that stakeholders can take to address priority issues. These actionable items are intended to “course correct” the trajectory of the peace process towards its objectives. Closing the feedback loop is essential for the effectiveness and sustainability of peace processes.
the feedback loop
Tracking Trends and Progress
level 1
Country-Level Monitoring
Level 1 focuses on macro-level trends in peace, conflict, and socioeconomic dynamics within a country. Guided by the Principles for Peace, it utilises existing data to capture the national-level evolution of the peace process.
level 2
Monitoring Peace Actors And Actions
Level 2 focuses on the meso-level, identifying peace actors within a country and assessing the range and quality of their peace_promoting actions. This assessment involves direct engagement and self-reflection among peace actors, guided by the Principles.
level 3
Assessing Effectiveness
Level 3 gathers feedback from various societal stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of peace engagements. This feedback informs discussions among peace actors, enhancing the impact and effectiveness of their next steps.
