Stabilization and recovery goes beyond operating in conflict zones to include helping governments and societies manage socio-political transitions and avoid conflicts. Where wars have ravaged countries, it means helping them to rebuild by empowering their people and institutions. Dexis meets the challenges of both fragile and post-conflict environments with adaptive programs that modify successful development practices for these complex environments. In projects from Afghanistan to Iraq, we implement nimble approaches that emphasize close collaboration with critical local partners to build capacity, services, and legitimacy. We also provide key donor and multi-lateral organizations with training and ground support to rapidly mobilize interventions in contested locations.
- Managing Political Transitions. Dexis works with countries emerging from traditions of authoritarian rule to implement transparent, accountable, and participatory systems of governance and conflict resolution. In countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan, our support for political transition emphasizes effective citizen involvement in public life; creating meaningful checks and balances to limit the arbitrary exercise of power by public officials; and fostering decentralization and a service mentality in the public sector.
- Rebuilding Local Capacity. Stabilization is about re-establishing national and local authorities capable of meeting basic needs for security, economic welfare and essential services. Dexis has worked with every level, from central ministries in Iraq to local farmers in Afghanistan, to revitalize legitimate local authorities.
- Expanding Social and Economic Opportunity. Stabilizing the social and economic fabric of society complements the reform of formal power structures.
