Working in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings: An Introduction

Overview

Delivery method

Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Duration

14 hours

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employee

Description

This course seeks to deepen participants’ understanding of fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS), the conditions for effective international assistance in these situations, and how to identify and seize opportunities for conflict prevention and peacebuilding.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• understand key concepts for effective engagement in FCAS
• describe the principles underpinning the Thinking and Working Politically approach
• leverage Government of Canada resources and tools to work more effectively in FCAS
• identify when to engage peace and security experts to support Canada’s engagements

Notes: This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.

For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca.