Conflict analysis is a method for developing, in a systematic way, a. Conflict analysis united states institute of peace. Conflict analysis is the systematic study of the profile, causes, actors, and dynamics of conflict see section 2. Each of the six sections of the wheel can be further analysed using tools presented below or references to. Statement of neutrality this draft report has been produced for the caris website, which is committed to the impartial analysis of armed conflict and. Practical exercises for conflict analysis 18 table 3. Summary of six conflict analysis tools 2021 table 4. It organizes the other conflict analysis tools and is a meta tool. Indicate the forum in which the offers and demands were made. Introducing some tools this session focused on introducing some theory and toolkits for the participants to use on existing and personal conflicts. Overcoming conflict in complex and ever changing circumstances presents considerable challenges to the people and groups involved, whether they are part of organizations, movements or alliances.
Conflict tree to assist a group or team to make decisions about priorities for addressing conflict issues to decide about which conflict issues they should try to address. Conflict analyses often inform a conflictsensitive approach to improve the positive effects and minimise the negative effects of working in conflictaffected countries and provide a baseline to help evaluate interventions impact oecd, 2008. Timeline to show different views of history in a conflict. Conflict analysis can be carried out at various levels eg. Core elements of conflict analysis violent conflict is about politics, power, contestation between actors and the reshaping of institutions for the benefit of some and at the expense of others. Introduces six important dimen sions of conflict analysis dynamics, actors, cau. Conflict analysis and resolution information services. Page 3 of 59 syrian war report c p turner 27th april 2018 conflict analysis and resolution information services. Your first step in creating a conflict analysis is to develop an overall, general context summary, including the conflict histories, issues and current status, in a conflict. Introduces six important dimensions of conflict analysis dynamics, actors, causation, structures, issues and optionsstrategies.
To clarify and understand each sides perception of events to identify which events. The manual offers fifteen analytical tools to support the user in working on the. In order to streamline the conflict analysis process for lesscomplex cases, i recom mend a different approach, which is a probabilityweighted batna and watna. The conflict tree deals with the difference between structural and dynamic. For example, in court filings, direct negotiations between the principals, attorney. Create a chart or timeline like the one on the next page, and place the issues on the. Participants first presented their ideas of what conflict analysis was, power relations finding a solution understanding the conflict predicting outcome understanding the parties the facilitator then introduced two conflict analysis tools, the. Integrating conflict analysis and other forms of assessment 5. Timeline used as a way of helping people to accept their own perspective as only part of the truth.
They have been chosen according to the following criteria sufficient documentation to describe the tool adequately. Conflict analysis and options for systemic conflict. The following tools have been selected from chapter 2 of the resource pack. It helps development, humanitarian and peacebuilding organisations to gain a better understanding of the context in which they work and their role in that context. It focuses our attention on particular aspects of a con. People and groups do not randomly fight each other, even if stark inequalities or other grievances prevail in a society, they need to be mobilised.
Determine the purpose and context of the conflict analysis. Conflict analysis tools center for security studies. Conflict analysis at the levels of country operational plan, sector and projectprogramme 23. Conflict analysis is the systematic study of the profile. Conflict analysis tools understanding and working with. Conflict analysis is the systematic study of the profile, causes, actors, and dynamics of conflict. This manual provides guidelines for integrating actor and issue analysis, as well as. The analysis is conducted to empower and support participants. Timeline of conflict events in liberia 19772011 12. Timeline of events seen from different perspectives.
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