1. The European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) & Civilian CSDP 11 February 2014

2. What is EPLO? The platform of European peacebuilding NGOs NGO networks Think tanks Mission: To influence the EU to be more active and effective at promoting peace and preventing violent conflict throughout the world.

3. What Does EPLO Do? EU EPLO Members Brings NGO knowledge and analysis to decision-makers EU EPLO Members Connects EU processes to members

4. EPLO’s work on CSDP Civilian CSDP as an important tool for EU external action in conflict-affected countries EPLO’s focus: 1. Efficiency and accountability 2. Human security approach

5. Work on civilian CSDP Policy analysis and advocacy Policy paper on civilian CSDP Advocacy ahead of EU summit on CSDP in 2013 Engagement with Crisis Management bodies CSDN meetings on Strategic reviews of CSDP missions Involving them on discussions on EU response to conflict Training ESDC Core Course on Security Sector Reform

6. Lessons and challenges Hostility / skepticism towards civil society Awareness of civil society of CSDP missions Role of Member States Structure of EU external action

7. Thank you for your attention! www.eplo.org