Lessons Learned from PEACE III: A Mid-Cycle Portfolio Review

The program was implemented from 2014 to 2018, with the primary objective of enhancing peace and natural resource sharing agreements between the Turkana County in Kenya and the Karamoja Region in Uganda. The program's theory of change emphasized the importance of horizontal linkages, including the Chiefs' Forum, Women's Forum, and Private Sector, in promoting peace and collaboration. Vertical linkages, such as Peace and Natural Resource Sharing Agreements, were also a key component of the program. The initiative also focused on climate change knowledge in the Karamoja Cluster, recognizing the impact of climate change on conflict and livelihoods. The program's methodology involved conducting assessments, facilitating community discussions, and providing training and capacity-building activities. The review team conducted a mid-cycle portfolio review in November 2018 to assess the program's progress and identify lessons learned. The review found that the program had made significant progress in promoting peace and collaboration in the Karamoja Cluster. The Chiefs' Forum and Women's Forum had been established, and the Private Sector had been engaged in the peace process. The program had also facilitated the signing of Peace and Natural Resource Sharing Agreements between the Turkana County and the Karamoja Region. However, the review also identified several challenges and gaps in the program. Climate change was identified as a major driver of conflict in the region, and the program's efforts to address climate change were seen as inadequate. The review also noted that the program's impact on women's empowerment was limited, and that more needed to be done to address the needs of women and girls in the region. The review made several recommendations for future programming, including the need to strengthen the program's focus on climate change and women's empowerment. The review also emphasized the importance of building on the collaborative capacity of the program's partners and stakeholders. The PEACE III initiative had a significant impact on the Karamoja Cluster, promoting peace and collaboration between the Turkana County and the Karamoja Region. However, the program's limitations and challenges highlighted the need for continued support and investment in the region. The review's recommendations provide a roadmap for future programming, emphasizing the importance of addressing climate change, women's empowerment, and collaborative capacity-building. The program's findings and lessons learned have implications for future programming in the region. The review's emphasis on climate change and women's empowerment highlights the need for programs to address these critical issues. The program's focus on collaborative capacity-building also underscores the importance of building strong partnerships and relationships with local stakeholders. The PEACE III initiative demonstrates the importance of addressing the root causes of conflict and promoting peace and collaboration in fragile and conflict-affected regions. The program's findings and lessons learned provide valuable insights for future programming, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive and inclusive approach to peacebuilding and conflict resolution.