For Asha, lack of jobs and political instability are the biggest problems in the region.
“If there is peace, there is no problem at the border. But when there is conflict, there is no way to go there [Kenya] and people don’t come here in Moyale to buy.”
“Women play important roles in peacebuilding and are essential to creating long-term, sustainable peace. We have seen many examples of how women’s peace initiatives have transcended the boundaries of nationality, religion, class, and socioeconomic background in their work for peace. Empowering women in cross border areas has also had a positive multiplier effect on poverty reduction, economic growth, government revenues and employment creation, among other factors.” noted Erik Harbers, Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation to Ethiopia.
“Investment in peace is a critical piece of the durable solutions puzzle for turning cross borders from fragile areas into a ‘hotbed’ of opportunities. Our current strategy – focusing on local institutions – integrates technical expertise to plan, manage and deliver, as well as the ‘soft’ skills that promote dialogue, trust and consensus-building, with an eye on the endgame: resolve conflict and promote peace.” noted Cleophas Torori, UNDP’s Deputy Representative for programme in Ethiopia.
The Project is coordinated by the UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA) and is implemented in partnership with UNDP Country Offices of Ethiopia and Kenya, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and UNEP with funding from the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF). The implementation is closely coordinated with the national and local Governments of Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
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Text by Anna Moghilda UNDP RSCA
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