Reflective practice and the ICAR Liberia Field Experience

1. Liberia Field Experience Double-loop learning in the field of conflict analysis and resolution

2. Analysis of the Conflict Determine parties to the conflict What is the conflict about What are the causes of the conflict

3. Determine Theory of Intervention Mediate between members Facilitate dialogue Problem-solving dialogue Training in basic conflict resolution skills Other methods

4. Create Intervention Number of meetings Where to meet Parties separate or together Single / Partner Intervention Gender Considerations

5. Conduct Intervention

6. Debrief Results of Intervention General feelings about intervention Expectations versus reality How information was received Necessary second steps

7. Evaluate Success and Challenges of Intervention Receive new information? Parties remain the same – others involved? Other causes made apparent? Issues with intervention?

8. Establish New Theory and Strategy of Intervention New meeting place? Resources available? Parties to conflict available? Different type of intervention? Gender / groupings