While the armed conflict in Colombia, spread out across six decades, was mostly concentrated in rural areas, its effects have been felt throughout the country. The impact of the conflict has deepened and widened the gaps between regions, affecting the effective enjoyment of rights, access to public goods and services (infrastructure, social development, healthcare, promotion of entrepreneurship, production and job opportunities), and access to and adequate use of natural resources. The Peace Agreement between the Government of Colombia and FARC seeks to put an end to half a century of armed confrontation and to promote elements that strengthen democracy, uplift rural areas, and guarantee rights and respect life for all Colombians.

In the wake of Colombia’s historic Peace Agreement, the European Union established the European Trust Fund (EUTF) to help turn commitments into lasting change. Backed by 21 EU member states, as well as the United Kingdom and Chile, the EUTF became a vital cooperation instrument for peacebuilding in the country.

DT Global played a key role in helping the EUTF grow into a strong and credible platform, supporting peace through three essential areas: ensuring sound technical management, strengthening monitoring and evaluation to track progress, and amplifying visibility and strategic communication to keep communities informed and engaged.

Result 1: Technical Management

• Ensured the presence of the Fund across Colombian territories and supported dialogue with local partners, authorities, and civil society in the country's regions.
• Contributed to the effective and efficient management of the Fund's 31 interventions.
• Strengthened the conditions for the sustainability of the Fund's results and impact in the regions.

Result 2: Monitoring and Evaluation

• Created an information and reporting system for the strategic and technical decision-making of the Delegation.
• Developed a strategy for knowledge generation and strategic capitalisation based on results that will guide future EU peace and reconciliation actions.

Result 3: Visibility and Strategic Communication

• Contributed to the strategic communication and visibility of the contribution of the EU and its Member States to peacebuilding and the implementation of the Agreement.
• Developed a communication strategy that articulates the Fund's purpose, messages, and pillars and is adapted to the different target groups that the Technical Assistance intends to reach.