The Collaborative Learning Approach to NGO Security Management project recently held two key events in East Africa: a Regional Consultation and Training Workshop in Nairobi and field research on acceptance in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan.
Focus group discussion, Kenya
The aim of the Regional Consultation and Training Workshop was twofold – 1) to generate a better understanding of acceptance as a security management approach, specifically including the field-level perspective and 2) to train participants in qualitative field research methods and build their skills and capacity. The field research that followed the Workshop in Uganda, South Sudan and Kenya aimed to gather information on how NGOs understand acceptance, how they implement an acceptance approach to security management, and under what circumstances acceptance can be effective. We hope to glean new insights and practices from the diverse staff and stakeholders consulted throughout this process.
