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Alternative 1

Purpose:To apply the conflict tree tool for conflict analysis
To increase the understanding of causes and effects as well as core problem of conflict

Participants:4 to 15

Time: 60 to 100 min.

Materials:Flipcharts
Marker pens (different colours)
Visual aid (conflict tree)
Process:1. Organise participants in several small groups with 3-4 participants.Participants in each group should come from the same context.

2. Introduce the conflict tree as an analytical tool to the group. You can use a prepared visual aid and possibly give an example.

3. Ask the groups to draw a conflict tree of a conflict in their context (could be on local or national level). Encourage groups to be creative and provide color marker pens.

5. Let groups display the trees on the wall and have participants walk the gallery in order to get an overview of the trees produced by their fellow participants.

6. Debriefing: Discuss e.g. the following questions in plenary:
  • What did you learn about the conflict through the exercise? In how far did using the tool enhance your understanding of the conflict?
  • What difficulties did you face in drawing the conflict tree?
Note:


Handout(s):
Source(s): Adapted from: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division of Public Administration and Development Management, Developing Capacities for Conflict Analysis and Early Response. A Training Manual, YEAR, p. 39 <http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un/unpan011117.pdf> (accessed 24 June 2009)

Alternative 2

Purpose:To apply the conflict tree tool for conflict analysis
To increase the understanding of causes and effects as well as core problem of conflict
To start identifying entry points for peacebuilding engagement

Participants:4 to 15

Time: 60 to 100 min.

Materials:Flipchart or white board where conflict tree can be drawn
Index cards or post-its
Process: 1. Draw a picture of a tree, including its roots, trunk and branches, on a flipchart or white board.

2. Give each person several index cards (or post-its) and ask participants to write a word or two, draw a symbol or picture indicating a key issue in the conflict as they see it.

3. Invite participants to attach their cards to the tree:
  • On the trunk – if they think it is a core problem
  • On the roots – if they think it is a root cause
  • On the branches – if they see it as an effect

4. After all cards/post-its have been placed on the tree, facilitate a discussion so that the group can come to some agreement about the placement of issues, in particular the core problem.

5. An optional next step is to ask participants to visualize their own organization/project/peacebuilding initiative as a living organism, such as a worm, a bird, etc. and place this on the tree in relation to the issue it is currently addressing. Are causes, consequences or the core problem targeted?

6. As a next step, you can discuss in the group what would need to be addressed in order to deal with the conflict in a better way? This question might have to be discussed further in more group meetings.

Note:
This alternative can be used to work with a group on a particular conflict in the context of project design.

Handout(s): Content conflict tree
Source(s): Adapted from: Fisher, Simon et. al., Working With Conflict. Skills and Strategies for Action, Responding to Conflict, London: Zed Books 2000, pp. 29f.












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