DCAF supports the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to develop a locally owned approach to civil-military cooperation (CIMIC).  This includes providing expertise at the conceptual and strategic levels, in the development of processes and procedures, and in strengthening the relationship between security providers and citizens, including in conflict affected communities. 

DCAF is actively engaged in supporting the LAF-CIMIC directorate to implement community-based projects through a “learning by doing” approach. This notably includes the delivery of advisory support, both technical and programme management related, on the proposals being developed, on the implementation as well as on the monitoring of the projects. 

In parallel, DCAF is supporting the establishment of a Homeland CIMIC Center of Excellence with the support of the CIMIC Centre of Excellence in the Hague and on strengthening coordination among all international partners supporting the LAF-CIMIC directorate.
 

As part of its Assistance Programme to the Lebanese Security and Justice Sector, DCAF supported the Lebanese security and justice institutions in ensuring the rule of law and respect for human rights. In particular, DCAF provided support to the Human Rights department in improving transparency and public outreach by assisting in developing its communication strategy, as well as an action plan guiding the implementation of the strategy. 

DCAF supported ISF’s PRD through capacity-building sessions of staff and officers of the department focusing on the use of social media and drafting of press releases. Moreover, DCAF held roundtable discussions with relevant stakeholders, including the NHRI, Ministry of Justice, parliamentary committees, and security agencies to look at the structure for a national system of oversight and priorities for follow-up amongst the various components of this system.