A worksheet for the Conflict Screening session in the training module for Step 1 - Market System Selection. To view the training module go to http://www.slideshare.net/pmsd-map/step1training-guide. Print one copy of this worksheet per group.

1. Market System Selection – conflict-screening activity(adapted from USAID microreport#101)
Key Info Risks Mitigation options Possible positive
outcome
Actors and relationships:
Do conflict actors have a role in the
market – if so, what is it? If not, what
are the relationships between market
actors and conflict actors?
Does the market include one
particular group (tribe/clan/religion)
and exclude others?
Your question:
Physical and economic security and vulnerability:
Would market actors be required to
take excessive security risks to
participate?
Would upgrading the market require
unsustainable use of natural
resources?
Your question:

2. Key info Risks Mitigation options Possible positive
outcome
Geographic reach:
Does the market benefit both rural
and urban areas?
Could it link rural or marginalised
areas with the rest of the country?
Your question:
War economies:
Are aspects of the market controlled
by conflict actors?
Are aspects of the market linked to
illegal activities?
Your question: