The Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) issues a request for Statements of Interest and Capacity (SOIC) from interested non-governmental or academic organizations with demonstrated expertise in peace processes to inform and implement projects to promote more effective and sustainable
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peace processes in troubled countries.
CSO invites SOIC from qualified organizations or consortia capable of responding quickly to identified needs at various stages of a peace process through application of proven best practices.
Such responses might include research to identify best practices and capabilities needed by the parties to the peace process, technical advice to mediators or negotiators to achieve the best possible peace accord, or implementation of programs to support implementation of a provision critical to preventing renewed violence.