Local voices, Global impact
The Observatory recognizes local civil society as a strategic partner: essential to the credibility, relevance, and impact of its work.
The Observatory seeks to strengthen regional civil society in the fight against organized crime, armed violence, and extremism. It shares critical information and provides support and training, working closely with local actors to create a framework that amplifies their voice and impact.
Civil society actors play a critical role by:
• providing ground-level insights into criminal economies and dynamics of violence;
• documenting illicit activities and their impacts on communities, governance and security;
• contributing independent analysis that complement institutional and academic research.
The COCCA Network
A civil society platform that brings together independent organizations, researchers and analysts, journalists, activists and community stakeholders from across Central Africa.
Strategic Research Centers network
Fostering regional research synergies on organized crime and armed conflict.