As a part of implementing the adopted PCVE Strategy in Somalia, the project will assist Somalia to staff and operationalize its coordination mechanism at the national and FMS levels. The project will provide operational support for the PVCE coordination mechanisms, including regular CAS Stand 4 coordination meetings, in addition to training and technical assistance. The project will promote linkages between Somali and regional PVCE initiatives, in partnership with other actors.

Consultations and workshops will be held with relevant stakeholders at national and federal member state level. These workshops will build the capacities of networks to engage on PCVE issues, and provide feedback on PCVE priorities. The project will also support small scale ‘action research’, including mapping of existing PCVE initiatives at community levels. Based on feedback provided during consultation and guided by the research studies, priorities and methodologies will be established for ‘Phase 2’ follow-on medium-term support to PCVE coordination, building upon the foundations laid under this project.