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Activity - Title
Purpose:To identify leverage points in the structure of the conflict system in order to inform peacebuilding/conflict transformation engagement
Participants:8 to about 20

Time: 60-90 min. (more if needed)

Materials:White board with system structure (see preceding steps)
Post its

Process:1. Explain the purpose of the session to participants. The session will be structured by three questions:
  • What variables are driving the evolution of the system? Which variables, if they were changed, would lead to significant change in the system?
  • Where are the “weak” links? Where can links between variables be broken?
  • Given who we are (our resources, structures, access, etc.), which of these are most likely to be able to influence?
2. Start with the first question, facilitate discussion among participants. Hightlight the variables that if altered could produce significant change in the system.

3. Do the same for the second question.

4. Let participants/organisation look at the system and put a post-it where they think they are already engaged. They can also write the name of other actors on post-its of whom they know that they are engaged with regards to a specific area. Let them reflect this position vis-à-vis the insights from the first two questions. Facilitate with questions:
  • Are there variables that should be dealt with that are not dealt with at all?
  • Are you working on weak links already?
  • Should you change your engagement to have more leverage in the system?


Note:
Note: If you work with mixed groups, the third question might be less relevant to discuss.

Handout(s):
Source(s):Questions adapted from CDA Collaborative Learning Projects, Reflecting on Peace Practice Participant Training Manual, Cambridge, MA, 2009, p. 8.
<http://www.cdainc.com/cdawww/pdf/manual/rpp_training_participant_manual_rev_20090104_Pdf.pdf> (accessed 27 July 2009)



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