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:
  • 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.

Target Audience

  • Humanitarian and NGO staff
  • Information management officers
  • Program managers and field coordinators
  • GIS and data analysts working in humanitarian response
  • Journalists and researchers focusing on the humanitarian sector

Duration & Format

25 – 27 November 2025

25 November 2025

3 days

Instructor-led sessions with interactive exercises

Damascus, Syria (venue to be confirmed)

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$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

Certification

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Conflict Sensitivity Analysis & HDP Nexus.

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