Conflict Sensitivity Analysis & HDP Nexus

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 course, participants will be able to:

Target Audience

Course Details

25 – 27 November 2025

3 Days

In-person, instructor-led sessions with interactive exercises

Damascus, Syria (venue to be confirmed)

Dr. Balazs Kovacs

English

$900 -> $400

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Course Modules

$49.99

Introduction to the HDP
Nexus

  • Understanding the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Framework
  • The importance of the Peace component

Conflict Sensitivity & Programming

  • Integrating peacebuilding into humanitarian and development programs
  • Identifying risks of doing harm and approaches to mitigate them

Theoretical Frameworks of Conflict Analysis

  • Foundations, potential, and limitations
  • Key models and case-based approaches

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

From Analysis to Action

  • Identifying entry points for peacebuilding interventions
  • Designing context-sensitive, conflict-informed projects

Case Studies & Simulations

  • Real-world conflict scenarios
  • Group work on actor mapping and intervention planning