Conflict Sensitivity Analysis & HDP Nexus
November 25-27 Damascus, Syria
Course Overview
This course is nested within the Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Nexus and equips participants with the knowledge and tools to conduct effective conflict analysis in post-conflict and fragile contexts. It is specifically designed for humanitarian and development professionals who aim to integrate peacebuilding approaches into their programming and strengthen the impact of their interventions.
🎯 Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Understand the structure and significance of the HDP Nexus.
Recognize the role of the Peace component in bridging humanitarian and development programs.
Apply theoretical and practical frameworks for conflict analysis.
Use hands-on tools to map actors, relationships, and conflict dynamics.
Analyze their own organization’s positioning within complex conflict settings.
Translate conflict analysis into practical entry points and peacebuilding interventions.
📚 Course Modules
1. Introduction to the HDP Nexus
Understanding the Humanitarian–Development–Peace framework
The importance of the Peace component
2. Conflict Sensitivity & Programming
Integrating peacebuilding into humanitarian and development programs
Identifying risks of doing harm and approaches to mitigate them
3. Theoretical Frameworks of Conflict Analysis
Foundations, potential, and limitations
Key models and case-based approaches
4. Practical Tools for Conflict Analysis
Actor mapping: motivations, relationships, and power dynamics
Conflict trend analysis and scenario building
Organizational role and positioning in fragile contexts
5. From Analysis to Action
Identifying entry points for peacebuilding interventions
Designing context-sensitive, conflict-informed projects
Aligning with HDP programming cycles
6. Case Studies & Simulations
Real-world conflict scenarios
Group work on actor mapping and intervention planning
Application of theory to practice
👩🎓 Target Audience
Humanitarian and NGO staff
Information management officers
Program managers and field coordinators
GIS and data analysts working in crisis response
Journalists and researchers focusing on humanitarian data
⏳ Duration & Format
Dates: 25 – 27 November 2025
Registration Deadline: 25 November 2025
Duration: 3 days
Format: Instructor-led sessions with interactive exercises
Location: Damascus, Syria (venue to be confirmed)
✅ Certification
All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Conflict Sensitivity Analysis & HDP Nexus.
