Conflict sensitive Programme Managemen
Conflict sensitivity refers to the ability of an organization to a) understand the context in which it is operating, b) understand the interaction between the intervention and the context, and c) act upon that understanding, in order to avoid negative impacts and maximize positive impacts of the conflict (Swiss Peace, Switzerland. 2009). Understanding context is the first step towards conflict sensitivity and having to take the right measures for effective programmes and projects. In this process, it is important to get rid of generalizations – which may be equally harmful. Human rights Based Approach and Sustainable Livelihoods framework form the main pillars of CSPM in IC Pakistan. A systematic (but low profile) CSPM approach is formally integrated in IC projects and programmes even for normal circumstances. This is necessary to enhance effectiveness in bringing affirmative societal changes. Embedding such an approach in regular interventions contributes towards ensuring quick adaptation in case of escalation of any type of conflict including (armed) conflict. CSPM should be adapted to local contexts. As development practitioners, we believe that we are not there as per our convenience – but for people who need us the most!
IC News
Helvetas and Intercooperation merger
On 1st July 2011 – the two organizations merged to become one with a new corporate name “Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation HSI”. Both the organizations have a collective work experience of more than 80 years, hence a rich set of experiences is being merged to pool all the competences for a more effective well-being of people.
Helvetas was founded in 1955 as the first private organisation for development co-operation in Switzerland. Helvetas is a denominationally and politically independent association, supported by approximately 38,000 members, more than 40,000 sponsors and 15 regional volunteer groups. With 18 partner countries, Helvetas currently operates in Africa, Asia – including Central Asia and the Caucasus – and Latin America.
In case of Pakistan, the merger initially arrives with a change of name since Helvetas is not presently working in the country. The organization will enrich itself for combining its forces against poverty and or gaining more competences.
IC New Website is Live now
We are pleased to launch our new website which has a new fresh look and more content oriented. Thanks to our highly skilled web development team who worked hard for bringing this website Live for you. Please feel free to contact the admin if you have any questions. Also please keep visiting us for new updates and / or if you are looking for archived projects and publications. Your thought will be highly valuable for us
The IC annual report 2011
The IC annual report for 2011 is in process of compilation. The report will be uploaded to the website soon after its publication process completes.
The annual report of 2010 along with other publications of IC are available on the publications section of the website.