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This activity can build on the fourdimensional analysis of the "Not just a river on a map" case study or - if you have gone through the four dimensions, using another case study or a real conflict from the context of participants - you can build on the previous steps in the same manner as if you had worked with the case study.

Purpose:To analyse the interpendences between the four dimensions that have so far been analysed

Participants:4 to 20

Time: 90 min.

Materials:Flip charts
Marker Pens
Note books and pens

Process:1. Start the process by giving a short recap of what has been achieved in the process so far: the participants have discovered the four dimensional approach and analysed a conflict with this analytical framework. Ask participants to recall what was said about the four dimensions relate to each other. [Participants should mention something about that in reality, the boundaries between the four dimensions are not as clear cut. The four dimensions are interrelated and influence each other (e.g. individuals and groups build relations with one another, attitudes and behaviour are determined by cultural norms and values and regulated by structures, structures develop in interaction of individuals and groups, etc.) Change in one dimension will often result in change in other dimensions.]

2. In order to explore the how the four dimensions relate and interdepend, ask participants to get together in groups and review the main findings of the preceding steps. The task is to develop some ideas and assumptions about how the four dimensions work together. Questions to consider are (in light of the specific case):
  • How do the four dimensions work together?
  • How can interdependences be described and what effect do they have on the conflict?
  • Do changes in one dimension also have a changing effect on other dimensions?
Allow 30 minutes for the groups to discuss and note some ideas and assumptions with regards to the question.

3. In plenary, bring the groups' findings together (write them on flipcharts under the three questions mentioned above).

4. Now ask and facilitate:
  • What have you learned about each dimension that you did not discover when analysing the dimensions separately?
  • What consequence does the inter-relationship of the four dimension have for designing peacebuilding/conflict transformation strategies? (Is it relevant to intervene in one dimension? How can you link up with other actors engaging on the other dimensions?)
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