PHIG Policy Framework v1.2 · Policy 59 · Adopted 1 September 2026 · References: Swiss SDC and German GIZ/BMZ conflict-sensitive programme management (CSPM) requirements; Sida and Norad do-no-harm expectations; OECD DAC fragility guidance; CDA Do No Harm framework; complements Policies 33, 54, 58
1. Purpose and scope
Georgia and the countries where PHIG works include conflict-affected and fragile settings, displaced populations and divided communities. This policy ensures that PHIG’s programmes, research and publications do not worsen tensions and, where possible, strengthen cohesion. Applies to the Board, the Director, staff, consultants, volunteers, experts, partners and suppliers of PHIG and all platforms of its network.
2. Policy
- Context and conflict analysis at programme design in any fragile or divided setting: actors, dividers, connectors, how PHIG’s resources, hiring, partner choice, locations and messages interact with the conflict.
- Design choices (who is hired, where, which partners, which beneficiaries, which language) are reviewed against the analysis; mitigation recorded; monitoring indicators include unintended effects.
- Communications and publications on contested matters are reviewed for inflammatory language, stereotypes and unverified claims; the network’s editorial exclusion rules apply.
- Staff and partners briefed on conflict sensitivity before deployment; incidents of tension arising from programmes recorded under the Incident Reporting Policy.
- Procurement and hiring in divided settings are transparent and balanced; perceptions of favouritism are addressed.
3. Procedures
- Conflict analysis template; design review checklist; updates when the context changes.
Responsibilities
Project leads; Director.
Review
Every two years and when donor rules change.
Part of the PHIG Policy Framework. Breaches and concerns may be reported under the Whistleblowing Procedure to info@accreditation.ge (subject “Confidential — integrity”).