Council of Elders of Coastal Communities (COEC) Social Cohesion Survey

Project Overview

Conducted a comprehensive social cohesion assessment to examine community relationships, peacebuilding initiatives, conflict dynamics, and local governance structures within coastal communities. The study generated evidence-based recommendations to strengthen community resilience and peaceful coexistence.

Business Challenge

Communities were experiencing social tensions, resource-based conflicts, and governance challenges that required evidence-based interventions to strengthen peacebuilding and community cohesion.

Our Approach

Stakeholder Mapping, Literature Review, Household Surveys, Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews, Community Dialogues, Statistical Analysis, Validation Workshop.

Solution Delivered

Prepared a comprehensive social cohesion assessment report, stakeholder analysis, policy recommendations, and an implementation framework for strengthening community resilience.

Results & Impact

Strengthened understanding of community conflict drivers. Improved stakeholder coordination. Generated evidence-based peacebuilding recommendations. Enhanced community participation in conflict resolution initiatives.

Key Deliverables

• ✓ Community Survey Report
• ✓ Stakeholder Analysis
• ✓ Conflict Assessment
• ✓ Statistical Analysis
• ✓ Policy Recommendations
• ✓ Final Research Report

Technologies / Methodologies Used

Lessons Learned

Inclusive community participation significantly improves the quality of social cohesion interventions and strengthens local ownership of peacebuilding initiatives.