Previously no one paid tax and this was not such an issue. Now, it is beginning to matter where, for instance, an NGO is given a computer and has to pay tax on it. There is no legal concept of a grant and the law is imprecise. Many are already skilled and insightful, having navigated the back-channels of societies in transition for several years. And whilst they are the first to admit that training in a whole gamut of skills and approaches would complement their efforts, what they really need is support.
Material support is one thing, but also moral and political support.
For people and organisations dealing directly with the consequences of conflicts and the possibility of resurgent conflict this means developing the necessary bulwarks against this threat. More than anything it requires strategic and sustained assistance.