(c) Michael Gruber
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:
Fostering these effects promotes security and perspectives to communities challenged by the dynamics of conflict.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Supervisory Board is responsible for advising, supporting, and monitoring the Board of Directors. It currently consists of seven members.
Klemens Semtner
Head of Division
Crisis Prevention, Stabilisation, Post-Conflict Rehabilitation at the German Federal Foreign Office
Jonas Gutschke
Desk Officer Stabilisation Team Africa
Division S04 – Implementation of Stabilisation in Countries and Regions at the German Federal Foreign Office
Till Gerards
Desk Officer Stabilisation Team Indo-Pazifik and Latin America
Division S04 – Implementation of Stabilisation in Countries and Regions at the German Federal Foreign Office
Jean Damy
Rédacteur principal
Desk Officer TPO/Tunisia/Afghanistan at the Luxembourg Government Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Helmut Fischer
Head of Division
Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Bianca Clausen
Director for Afghanistan · Pakistan · Iraq
KfW Development Bank
Rolf Holmboe
Danish Ambassador to the Republic of Mali
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
The Board of Directors is responsible for managing the Foundation’s activities. It currently consists of two members.
Alexander Bohr
Chairman
Monika Tortschanoff
Vice Chairwoman
