OIBC 5 focuses on Strengthening capacity and capabilities in conflict prevention and addressing the root causes of conflict for a more comprehensive, inclusive, and effective interventions towards development, through a decrease in violent conflict and an achievement of sustaining peace. The Co-convenors of this coalition (UNODC, UNOAU, UNDP, OHCHR & IOM) are working with several UN agencies and partners in areas related to SDGs 3, 16 & 17, and building a network of experts to connect and share knowledge in a Community of Practice (CoP).
OIBC 5 focuses on supporting African countries in strengthening data collection on trends that affect peace, security, and the rule of law in Africa. This includes building capacities to prepare Joint trends analysis with the African Union Commission and Member States on transnational organized crime flows, drug trafficking trends, drug demand, and other trends that affect the security and safety of African Governments and the people, with particular attention to the Sahel region. Flagship initiatives include the establishment of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT); support for the stabilization, recovery and resilience of the Lake Chad Basin and Liptako-Gourma regions; support countries in Africa in all aspects of strengthening border management in order to mitigate security risks; preventing and responding to Violent Extremism in Africa; and sstrengthening rule of law and accountability for human rights. .
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