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ABOUT US
PATRIP – Regional integration and cross-border cooperation in fragile border areas of Afghanistan and West Africa
BUILDING TRUST
THE PATRIP APPROACH
PATRIP aims to stabilise fragile border regions by focussing on cross-border projects to promote local conflict resolution mechanisms, legitimate governance and social cohesion. To this end, PATRIP combines basic infrastructure with cross-border political dialogue between communities and state administration. An important element in this context is the involvement of state actors to strengthen confidence in state security.
Bringing together communities from both sides of the border can yield several positive effects in this context:
- Promoting closer cooperation on both a state- as well as an inter-communal level
- Creating a safer and more enabling environment for trade
- Increasing the reach of public services
- Providing more opportunities for cultural exchange
Fostering these effects promotes security and perspectives to communities challenged by the dynamics of conflict.
(c) Michael Gruber
(c) FSD
ENSURING PROJECT QUALITY
HOW WE WORK
PATRIP acts as a trust fund manager for bilateral and multilateral donors. Where grants for individual countries stop at political borders, PATRIP finances projects that tackle the often particularly vulnerable border areas of fragile regions.
PATRIP operates based on clear and robust principles, with procurement guidelines and a reporting system based on KfW international standards.
A highly specialised monitoring toolbox, including site visits in fragile areas as well as remote monitoring technology, is used by PATRIP’s monitoring consultant to ensure that the best results are delivered for the local community, and that projects remain tangible for donors.
PATRIP prioritises sustainability by clarifying the question of responsibility for maintenance of projects prior to releasing funds. A tailored Environmental and Social Protection Policy ensures that projects are implemented with the greatest consideration for workers and the environment.
OUR PRINCIPLES
ALLOCATING FUNDS THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERS
The PATRIP Foundation acts as a trust fund manager, pooling funds and coordinating implementation partners to enhance cross-border exchange and provide stability in fragile border areas. The partners consist of both international and national non-governmental organisations that meet PATRIP’s criteria.
ACTIVELY INVOLVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
The PATRIP Foundation’s implementation partners facilitate coordination with local authorities. Projects respond to the priorities of local inhabitants and are aligned with local development plans as far as possible. They are realised by the Foundation’s partner NGOs in close collaboration with the community itself.
SHARING RESPONSIBILITY FOR MONITORING
PATRIP’s Monitoring Team is responsible for technical and accounting assistance and the monitoring of expected results. The locally based team conducts regular visits to the project sites and partner agencies to verify the construction quality and offer advice on possible improvements, and regularly reviews project expenditures and progress reports.
REINFORCING SUSTAINABILITY
The responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the (re-)installed infrastructure is clarified before funding starts. The partners establish whether operation and maintenance can be carried out solely by the local community or the local administration accepts responsibility.
STRUCTURE
PATRIP has two management bodies:
Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board is responsible for advising, supporting, and monitoring the Board of Directors. It currently consists of three members.
Tobias Grothe
Head of Division S03
Stabilisation, Crisis Prevention, Peacebuilding at the German Federal Foreign Office
Kira Otto
Desk Officer Stabilisation Team Africa
Division S04 – Implementation of Stabilisation in Countries and Regions at the German Federal Foreign Office
Marc Engelhardt
Director Middle East at KfW Development Bank
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for managing the Foundation’s activities. It currently consists of two members.
Alexander Bohr
Chairman
Dr. Simone Schnabel
Vice Chairwoman
TEAM
Alexander Bohr
Alexander Bohr is the chairman of PATRIP Foundation and shares responsibility for the implementation of its programme as well as management of day-to-day operations…
ChairmanDr. Simone Schnabel
Simone is the vice chairwoman of the PATRIP Foundation. She is heading PATRIP’s West Africa Team and shares responsibility for the management of the…
Vice ChairwomanMirwais Hamnawa
Mirwais joined the PATRIP Foundation at the beginning of October 2021 as Programme Manager for the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan region. He is mainly responsible for programme…
Programme ManagerGerald Wahl
Gerald is working as Programme Manager for the Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan Region (PAT). He holds a Bachelor´s degree in Rescue Engineering and a…
Programme ManagerNatascha Hannah
Natascha joined the PATRIP Foundation in December 2024 as Manager HR, Finance & Communications, working in a cross-functional staff position to the Executive Board.…
Manager HR, Finance & CommunicationsAnna Tennin
Anna joined the PATRIP Foundation in September 2023 as Programme Manager for the West Africa region. She holds a Master’s degree in International Migration,…
Programme Manager
PATRIP Foundation is a non-profit organisation that channels multi-donor funds into cross-border projects aimed at increased stability and integration in fragile regions.
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