EASF Scales-up Capacity for Conflict Early Warning

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EASF Scales-up Capacity for Conflict Early Warning

The Eastern African Standby Force conducted an Early Warning Capacity Development Workshop from 8th - 11th November 2016 in Karen, Nairobi.

In line with EASF's approved Strategic Plan 2015-2020,

the regional peacekeeping force is set to develop an Early Warning Mechanism which will assist in mitigation of conflicts and also serve as a tool in timely preparedness.

The workshop aimed at coming up with a detailed and comprehensive program depicting the development of individual activities and their corresponding time lines.

It was attended by EASF staff from all three components, i.e. Police, Military and Civilian and was facilitated by experts from the continent with considerable experience in Early Warning Systems.

Photo Gallery of the Early Warning Systems Workshop - 08th-11th November 2016

EASF's Assistant Conflicts' Analyst gives a presentation
The EASF Information Manager (middle) delivers a point
A Subject Matter Expert presenting a case
An Expert from the continent walks the participants through the scope
The Head of Peace Operations' Department (back, standing) taking part in the workshop
A representative from EASF's Police PlanElm (right) during the workshop
Extensive research is an essential backbone prior to formulating the desired framework
The Danish Technical Advisor to EASF delivering a presentation
The subject matter generates keen interest from the participants
Brainstorming on key areas brings about many creative ideas
Discussions and critical evaluation of points raised from subject matter experts raises the quality of the output
Two members of EASF Staff participating in the discussions
The Head of Peace Operations' Department giving a contribution
A Facilitator gives a critical analysis of one of the points raised
A panel discussion during the workshop
The Danish Technical Advisor to EASF during the last day of the workshop
The entire team was split into syndicate groups with specific tasks
The Head of Peace Operations' Department (standing, left) and a facilitator (standing, right) observing the progress being made
The workshop participants pose for a group photograph during the final day of the workshop