Spain: Systems Approaches in Peacebuilding – Reflecting on Peace Practice II Training

This 5-day advanced course focuses on systems approaches to conflict analysis and peacebuilding strategy. This includes an introduction to systems thinking, practicing conflict analysis from a systems perspective, identifying points of leverage to create change in a conflict system, and entry points for programmatic strategies for intervention. The workshop is very interactive, with many opportunities to practice the application of systems tools.

Professionals with a mid-to senior level technical, managerial, or policy role in designing and implementing peace initiatives:

Become better prepared to

• Apply Systems Approaches and Tools: Learn systems approaches and tools and how to apply them to conflict analysis and peacebuilding strategy, and to program design.
• Create Change in a Conflict System: Create change in a conflict systems by developing leverage points for change and identifying entry points for programming based on systems analysis.

Grasp this opportunity to

• Practice conflict analysis from a systems perspective and application of systems tools.
• Exchange experiences of creative problem solving with dedicated professionals from around the world.
• Listen: Be exposed to the perspectives of those who work in various positions such as: advisors, senior researchers, program officers, project coordinators, etc.

The course will address the following questions:

• Why is a systemic approach to conflict analysis and peacebuilding strategy design important?
• What is the rationale for our chosen approach - and is it valid in the context?
• What are points of leverage in the given situation? How can we best intervene in a conflict systems?
• With whom should we work? Which actors and stakeholders are most important?
• What should we work on to have the most impact on peace and conflict in a given context?

Instructors

AnitaErnstorfer is Director of Advisory Services at CDA Collaborative Learning Projects. She has 15 years of experience as a facilitator, trainer, advisor, program manager, and researcher in peacebuilding effectiveness, conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity, systems approaches, and use of Reflecting on Peace Practice approaches in evaluative processes. Anita has experience working for and with governments, donors, multi-lateral agencies, civil society and private sector partners.

Dr.CordulaReimann, head and founder of core, has worked as consultant, facilitator, trainer, researcher and lecturer in conflict sensitivity, change management, gender and conflict transformation for nearly 20 years. She has worked for different international and Swiss governmental agencies and NGOs in and outside Europe. In 2011 Cordula set up her own consultancy, coaching and training business called “core”.

After reading and understanding the course details shared in this document, email the following to Jasmine Walovitch (jwalovitch@cdacollaborative.org) and Eva Lopez Amat (bcncentrepau@bcn.cat):

1. A one-page cover letter,
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae, and
3. A completed application form.