UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Published purpose

The project will support the Government of Angola’s efforts to create regional stability through inclusive dialogue, conflict resolution, and mediation. It will be framed by the Luanda Peace Process, an Angolan initiative to establish and implement sustained peace between the Governments of DRC and Rwanda. Following recent decisions by regional bodies and the AU, the Luanda process is to be merged with the Nairobi process which had been led by the Kenyan government. This investment will support Angolan engagement in this new merged process focused on peace mediation for the crisis in the DRC. The project will also establish a Centre of Excellence for Peace and Reconciliation, build capacity in the Angolan Ministry of External Relations to support inclusive peace building and conflict resolution, and provide administrative, logistical, and advisory support for mediation dialogues and verification missions. These efforts will strengthen the role of the AU Champion of Peace and Reconciliation which is held by Angolan President João Lourenço.