Publication: Report November 12, 2025

Justice Financing Framework: Background Brief 3.3 Financing Ambition #3: Information, Advice, Assistance, and Informal Dispute Resolution

By the Justice Action Coalition Workstream IV
Front page of Justice Financing Framework: Background Brief 3.3 Financing Ambition #3: Information, Advice, Assistance, and Informal Dispute Resolution
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Financing Ambition #3: Information, Advice, Assistance, and Informal Dispute Resolution

This background brief is part of the Justice Financing Framework (JFF), and unpacks Financing Ambition #3, which advises:

Within primary front line services, countries should prioritize information, advice, assistance, and informal dispute resolution, with a minimum spend of 2.5 percent of total justice expenditure.

This background brief:

  • Defines information, advice, assistance, and informal dispute resolution.
  • Explains the reasons for Financing Ambition #3 and why this aspect of primary front line justice services should be prioritized.
  • Explains how Financing Ambition #3 was derived.
  • Notes areas where further research is required.