[{"bbox": [97, 152, 1134, 233], "category": "Text", "text": "In addition, a broader societal change will be required to address the structural issues at the heart of the conflict, which includes redefining roles of actors and institutions, reimagining a more inclusive national identity, and rebuilding Myanmar's institutions to be more participatory, transparent and accountable."}, {"bbox": [97, 258, 503, 286], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Need to strengthen the resilience of CSOs"}, {"bbox": [97, 312, 1134, 710], "category": "Text", "text": "In response to the popular uprising, the military junta has increased repression also in the form of restrictive legislation directed against civil society and the political opposition. This despite or in response to CSOs taking on an increasingly instrumental role in service delivery in the country, replacing the state in many areas, while also carrying out life-saving activities across the country's conflict affected and vulnerable communities, contributing to accountability for human rights violations, to conflict mitigation and dialogue initiatives. Community Based/grassroots Organisations (CBOs) have also become vital in distributing relief aid in areas of conflict and have historically been pivotal in supporting community resilience to crisis. Women Rights Organisations (WROs) and Women-Led Organisations (WLOs) have been instrumental in addressing the various challenges faced by women and girls in the country and striving for positive social change. Border-based/diaspora organisations have been active in supporting humanitarian response within Myanmar, including of the Rohingya populations, youth and youth-led groups have become active players in the CSO landscape while networks of well-established local organisations. This broad spectrum of civil society actors are now the key partner for aid delivery, given their local knowledge and networks. However, the operating context has become more dangerous and they face a growing number of safety and security challenges. The localisation of aid requires building further the capacities of CSOs/CBOs across Myanmar through coaching and mentoring."}, {"bbox": [97, 736, 1134, 870], "category": "Text", "text": "This action reflects the role of the EU as a global actor and illustrates the EU Global Strategy priority of taking an integrated approach to conflicts and crises as a means to support peace and prosperity. Importance will be given to enabling peace actors, including local communities and women, to demand and participate in the peace process. The engagement allows the EU to consolidate its standing with important players of the peace process and to continue to build foundations for future opportunities."}, {"bbox": [97, 895, 1134, 951], "category": "Text", "text": "Identification of main stakeholders and corresponding institutional and/or organisational issues (mandates, potential roles, and capacities) to be covered by the action:"}, {"bbox": [97, 975, 261, 1003], "category": "Text", "text": "As Right holders:"}, {"bbox": [97, 1028, 1134, 1136], "category": "Text", "text": "CSOs are the key implementing partners of the action both as peace enablers and as first responders to the needs of local communities. The action will engage with other key stakeholders as well and to promote peace and democracy, such as EOs. Special attention will be given to engage with Women Rights Organisations (WROs), and Women-Led Organisations (WLOs) and Organizations of People with disabilities."}, {"bbox": [97, 1161, 255, 1189], "category": "Text", "text": "As Duty bearers:"}, {"bbox": [97, 1214, 1134, 1348], "category": "Text", "text": "The EU has long been recognised as an important partner for civil society in Myanmar and has established a good network with organisations; this role has taken on a heightened importance since the coup and the EU's decision to remain engaged in Myanmar. This was reconfirmed during the consultations that the EU organised in the framework of the EU-CSO partnership strategy (Roadmap) between September and December 2022 with over 170 organisation in order to better understand the needs, challenges and priorities for civil society."}, {"bbox": [97, 1373, 1134, 1480], "category": "Text", "text": "The international community remains engaged in development cooperation, although, like for the EU, direct cooperation with the authorities no longer takes places. In this context, multi-donor funds managed by UNOPS play a uniquely important role in Myanmar, by allowing international partners to join forces around common development objectives. In this case, 2 UNOPS-managed funds are of relevance:"}, {"bbox": [135, 1480, 1134, 1584], "category": "List-item", "text": "* The Joint Peace Fund (JPF) is a multidonor initiative¹¹ that embodies a public stance in favour of peace; The EU is the biggest donor in terms of budget to the JPF since its inception in 2016 to support the 2015 NCA. The EU has therefore positioned itself at the centre of the peace process and remains a key player in this area."}, {"bbox": [86, 1620, 1034, 1646], "category": "Footnote", "text": "¹¹ There are currently a total of 8 donors: Canada, EU, Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland and the UK."}, {"bbox": [1038, 1681, 1143, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 7 of 27"}]