civielgeleide
Civielgeleide is a Dutch term used to describe the leadership and direction of programs or operations by civilian actors rather than by military or police authorities. It denotes a shift toward civilian governance, aiming to ensure legitimacy, accountability, and local ownership in contexts such as peacebuilding, disaster response, development, and governance reform.
The concept is applied in international and domestic settings where civilian agencies, local government, NGOs, the
Advantages include enhanced legitimacy, better alignment with civilian rights and needs, and increased chances of long-term
In debates about security and development, civielgeleide approaches are contrasted with militarized or technocratic models. They