Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC)

What Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) does

GPPAC (Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict) is a member-led civil society network operating as a Dutch-registered foundation (GPPAC Foundation, Chamber of Commerce 41217404) headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Founded in 2003 and officially launched at the United Nations in 2005, GPPAC coordinates 15 regional networks and connects 250+ civil society organisations worldwide to advance locally-led conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Its portfolio spans four program themes (Climate, Peace and Security; Locally-led Peacebuilding Action; Inclusion of Women and Youth Peacebuilders; and Our Ways of Working) and includes reusable knowledge products (Conflict Analysis Framework, SDG16 Toolkit, Human Security Curriculum co-developed with Alliance for Peacebuilding and the Kroc Institute), digital content (Peace Corner Podcast), and capacity-building projects such as the Cameras in Hand participatory video initiative in Kyrgyzstan.

The Global Secretariat employs 27 staff and operates under a member-led governance structure with an International Steering Group representing all 15 regional networks. Regionally, the network is implemented through partner-hosted secretariats such as Permanent Peace Movement in the Middle East and North Africa and Foundation for Tolerance International in Central Asia. The underlying technology layer is a network-based coordination platform rather than a software product, supplemented by standard NGO tooling: Mailchimp for newsletters, Google Analytics and social plugins for digital engagement, and a public website hosting publications, resources, and member-login services. No APIs, SDKs, or proprietary software products are disclosed.

GPPAC generates no commercial revenue. Its financial model rests on three streams: membership contributions from network CSOs, project-based grants from institutional funders (Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UN Peacebuilding Fund, Rockefeller Brothers Fund), and partnership-funded initiatives (e.g., the 2026 IsDB Resilience Dialogue with the Islamic Development Bank). Activities include UN and government advocacy in New York and Washington DC, cross-regional learning exchanges, expert groups, intergenerational dialogues, and country-level SDG 16+ monitoring such as the Cameroon Voluntary National Review with WAA Cameroon.

Name

Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC)

Legal name

Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC)

Website

https://gppac.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GPPAC is a member-led global civil society network headquartered in The Hague that connects 250+ peacebuilding organisations across 15 regional networks to prevent armed conflict through locally-led programming, knowledge products, and UN advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Social Advocacy Organizations (81331), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution & Stabilization (BPAGABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Regional Development Banks (BPADACAB)

Keywords

• Conflict prevention network
• Civil society peacebuilding
• Peacebuilding coordination services
• Conflict analysis training
• Human security curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Contributions: As a member-led network, GPPAC receives contributions from its member civil society organisations to support network operations and activities.
2. Project-based Funding: GPPAC receives funding for specific projects such as the Cameras in Hand project funded by UN Peacebuilding Fund, climate security initiatives, and other peacebuilding programs.
3. Partnership and Alliance Support: Strategic partnerships with institutions like the Islamic Development Bank, UN agencies, and international NGOs generate funding for collaborative initiatives and dialogue programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GPPAC is a member-led global network of more than 250 civil society organisations coordinating conflict-prevention and peacebuilding activities across 15 regional secretariats. It delivers this mission through four program themes (Climate Peace and Security; Locally-led Peacebuilding; Inclusion of Women and Youth; Ways of Working) and produces knowledge products such as the Conflict Analysis Framework, SDG16 Toolkit, and the Handbook on Human Security, alongside cross-regional learning exchanges, expert groups, and projects like Cameras in Hand. Activities are funded through membership contributions, institutional grants, and strategic partnerships with multilateral bodies.

Product overview

GPPAC operates as a global member-led network of over 250 civil society organizations focused on conflict prevention and peacebuilding. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected services organized around four program themes: Climate Security and Emerging Threats, Locally-led Peacebuilding Action, Inclusion of Women and Youth Peacebuilders, and Our Ways of Working. The portfolio includes knowledge products (Conflict Analysis Framework, Human Security Handbook, SDG16 Toolkit), digital content (Peace Corner Podcast), capacity-building projects (Cameras in Hand participatory video project), and collaborative services (Expert Groups, Cross-regional Learning, Partnerships). These offerings work together to support civil society organizations worldwide in preventing armed conflict through local ownership, knowledge exchange, and collaborative action.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conflict Analysis Framework: Field Guidelines and Procedures

Quantifiable outcome

• First truly global CSO network for conflict prevention established in 2005
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foundation for Tolerance International (FTI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2018GPPAC regional secretariat in Central Asia. FTI implements the Cameras in Hand project, introducing participatory video methodology in peacebuilding across 4 regions of Kyrgyzstan, training 128 children and 32 teachers in 16 schools.
• Alliance for PeacebuildingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Co-developed the Handbook on Human Security: A Civil-Military-Police Curriculum, an innovative integrated training curriculum.
• Kroc Institute for International Peace StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Co-developed the Handbook on Human Security: A Civil-Military-Police Curriculum.
• Real Time Video (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of participatory video methodology training, working with FTI and GPPAC to train staff in PV methodology for peacebuilding.
• Middle East Nonviolence and Democracy (MEND)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPPAC member providing expertise in participatory video methodology, collaborated on training FTI staff in Kyrgyzstan.
• CDA Collaborative Learning ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in developing the Conflict Analysis Framework, starting in 2011.
• Norwegian Church CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly collaborator in developing the Conflict Analysis Framework starting in 2011.
• Permanent Peace Movement (PPM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPPAC regional secretariat for Middle East and North Africa. PPM coordinates the regional network and focuses on conflict prevention through research, trainings, controlling small arms, transitional justice, and human security.
• Women in Alternative Action (WAA) CamerooncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partner in conducting civil society-led Voluntary National Review of SDG 16+ in Cameroon, providing civil society perspective on peace and security policies.
• Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganised the 2026 Resilience Dialogue in Baku alongside Annual Meetings, bringing together governments, UN agencies, researchers and civil society on resilience issues.
• PeaceboatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPPAC partner enabling dialogue for peace in Korea through unique cruise-based initiatives that spread peace messages across borders.
• MailchimpminorOthersEmail service provider used for newsletter distribution and mailing list management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Institute for Economics and Peace: Think tank producing data-driven analysis on peace, conflict, and security (e.g., Global Peace Index). Adjacent to GPPAC in peace measurement and policy advocacy but primarily a research and index producer rather than a civil-society network.
• International Crisis Group: Major international think tank and policy organization working to prevent wars and shape policies on conflict-affected countries. Adjacent to GPPAC's peacebuilding mandate but focused on policy research and global advisory rather than civil-society network coordination.

Direct peers

• International Alert: A leading international peacebuilding organization working with people directly affected by conflict to build sustainable peace. Operates a similar multi-country, multi-stakeholder model focused on conflict sensitivity and policy engagement, comparable to GPPAC's regional network approach.
• Conciliation Resources: International NGO working to prevent violent conflict and promote peaceful transformation through dialogue, partnership, and capacity-building. Closely comparable in mission, methodology, and civil-society partnership approach to GPPAC.
• Search for Common Ground: Largest dedicated peacebuilding NGO, operating in 30+ countries to transform how communities deal with conflict. Comparable in scale and network-based, multi-region peacebuilding delivery, though significantly larger than GPPAC.
• Saferworld: International organization working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. Comparable to GPPAC through its policy advocacy, program delivery in conflict-affected states, and emphasis on inclusive, locally-driven peacebuilding.
• Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue: Mediation-focused organization operating in conflict zones to negotiate with armed groups and governments. Comparable to GPPAC in conflict prevention remit and global footprint, though more mediation-led than network-coordination-led.
• Alliance for Peacebuilding: US-based coalition of peacebuilding organizations. Directly comparable as a network convener for the peacebuilding sector; an existing GPPAC partner that co-developed the Human Security Curriculum.
• Peace Direct: An international NGO that works with local peacebuilders in conflict-affected countries to prevent violence and build sustainable peace. Highly comparable to GPPAC's locally-led, network-based peacebuilding model, with overlapping focus on community-level conflict prevention.

Emerging players

• Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies: Academic peace and justice institute at the University of Notre Dame. Comparable through co-development of the Human Security Curriculum with GPPAC; overlaps in conflict analysis, research, and capacity-building for peacebuilders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gppac
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GPPACVideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/GPPAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-partnership-for-the-prevention-of-armed-conflict-gppac
• Instagraminstagram.com/gppac

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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