Collaborative programmes

Comprehensive Approach in Action

Explore the intricacies of the comprehensive approach

The development of a fragile state demands a concordant effort from a multitude of stakeholders, who are involved in intervention, within the country. The complexity of the environment challenges actors on areas ranging from private sector development to security, and from diplomacy to humanitarian assistance. Good relations and possible collaboration between these actors is key for development. After all, the whole is greater than the sum of it parts.

This workshop allows participants from Dutch organizations to explore opportunities for more effective joint engagement in a fragile states. The workshop addresses key aspects of a comprehensive approach, including situational awareness, mutual awareness, adaptivity, andalignment (coordination and cooperation). These aspects will be tackled from a conflict sensitive perspective. Through various scenario exercises, participants will gain practical insight and experience regarding more effective planning and implementation of a comprehensive approach.

This workshop has been developed by Pax Ludens in collaboration with HCSS, TNO and Cordaid. It's part of the Millennium Project "More than the Sum of its Parts" (MDDSDD), a three year endeavour that seeks to operationalise a comprehensive approach to interventions in fragile states, and to enhance our understanding of best and worst practices within the shared environment.

Learning objectives

  • Understand the key processes of a comprehensive approach, e.g. situational awareness, mutual awareness, adaptivity and alignment.
  • Learn about conflict sensitivity
  • Share best practices with policy-makers from your field
  • Test your knowledge and skills in a safe environment

The benefits of scenario-planning and strategy-design for your organization

Our workshop enables you to gain practical knowledge about conflict sensitivity and the comprehensive approach. It enables you to gain a new insights into your work environment, providing a multi-dimensional overview. Our hands-on approach allows you enter a strategic dialogue with fellow policy-makers within your field and explore new modalities for collaboration.

On the 17th and 18th of May, Pax Ludens and its partners are organizing a two-day workshop about the comprehensive approach in Burundi. Subsequent workshops will be developed upon request and tailored to a particular case study. More information about the Burundi workshop can be found here.

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