External Evaluation of the DCAF program: “Strengthening the role of journalists and social leaders in the control of the security sector in Colombia”

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Evaluation of DCAF’s program (2018-2022) which supported the National Police and journalists in establishing dialogues to address challenging or tense scenarios in their communications and interactions, through training, discussion groups, and the development of a guide with common agreements.

Under the same program, DCAF supported the production of local journalism by training local journalists and producing communication pieces in “silenced zones”, that is, in areas where there is a lack of media and produced information. locally and in conflict-affected areas.

Finally, DCAF supported the “Digital School” initiative to train social leaders in the use of digital tools to amplify their voices and make their work known to a broader audience, to promote and publicize the social justice work they do.

These three components of the project are reflected in the objective of the program and in the expected results, which focus on strengthening the role of journalists, local communication media and social leaders in monitoring the security sector in Colombia and fostering a better working relationship between media professionals and the Colombian National Police.

Outcome 1. Improve the working relationship between police and journalists by fostering a clear understanding of the roles, functions, duties and rights of the parties, especially in tense settings.

Outcome 2. Strengthen the role of social leaders and grassroots journalists in remote regions of Colombia (“silenced zones”) through capacity building and promotion of local journalism.

Outcome 3. Promote the use of social networks and digital channels by recognized social leaders and human rights activists as a tool to raise awareness, democratic participation and control of the security sector.

Type of services provided

• Technical, methodological, and logistical support
• Technical assistance through a Senior Evaluator (Team Leader) and a Non Key Expert.
• Final Evaluation of DCAF’s Program
• Data Privacy management during the Evaluation