Guyana Democratic Consolidation and Conflict Resolution Project

Challenge

The Guyana Democratic Consolidation and Conflict Resolution Program (GDCCRP) wanted to increase inter-agency collaboration, participative governance and community development in Guyana, South America, in the wake of the nation’s historically violent presidential elections.

Solution

Services included large-group facilitation and training to over 360 civic leaders, government officers, activists, tribal council members, Neighborhood Democratic Council (NDC) members, Amerindian village members and interested citizens from across the country. IPI worked closely with the GDCCRP planning team to ensure all planning and training interventions were tailored for the diverse cultures involved, while integrating localized capacity building that would ensure project success beyond the scope of the contract.

Results

Against incredible odds—centuries of colonial domination, inter-ethnic clashes and deeply rooted skepticism of the country’s ability to sustain a free and fair elections process still in its infancy—a new kind of conversation was initiated. This discussion continues to emerge across Guyana, inspiring an array of positive results.

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