Projects

The method

We are using and developing simulation-games. Simulation-games can support a differentiated dialogue, as they offer a change of perspective and therefore lead to an examination of own prejudices.

By builing on a learning method that is oriented on practical experience the simulation game uncovers the underlying factors and dynamics which are at work in real political conflicts. Thus, the simulation game allows for both: exercising and increasing ones skills to judge the complex process dynamics of political conflicts and adjust strategies of action accordingly as well as providing the participants with the possibility to test their negotiation skills and their ability to manage conflict - by fostering strategic action skills.

The simulation presupposes the willingness to cooperate. Cooperative behavior together with the coordination of individual decisions results in the success of collective action. The experience of collective action will be of significance for the actual work of the participants in promoting peaceful environments and network.

Furthermore simulation-games are stimulating the participant capabilities of strategic action. Potential partners on other levels can be identified more easily. Strengthening the individual capabilities of the participants and the adoption of a strategic perspective finally present the basis for the development of peace alliances.

The goals of CRISP-seminars in the field of conflict-transformation

Against the background of the actual situation in post-conflict-countries our seminars main goal is to achieve rapprochement of either party and to dispel the existing barriers of interaction. For this purpose much is needed: developing a shared vision for living together peacefully as well as decreasing the existing prejudices and slowly increasing mutual trust.

Insofar as simulation-games create a communication platform alike our seminars can provide an integral component for the democratic process in the region, as it allows experiencing the position of the other guaranteed by the simulation method. Mutually understanding the actual and perceived constraints of action eventually provides the necessary prerequisite to appreciate the other position.

Moreover, the seminars deliver general insights into the logics of action of state actors. And if civil society and its active members are to play a central role in creating a peaceful alliance such essential insights are indispensable.

See you playing soon, the CRISPies

projects conducted by CRISP

2009

• ConSim 09 Caucasus: The seminar aims for active Members of Civil Society working in the field of conflict transformation.
• ConSim09 Kosovo: with young activists from Kosovo, Serbia, Macedonia and other countries, funded by zivik
• Conflict_Simulation_Caucasus_2009: in cooperation with Grigol Robakidze University, Tbilisi and academics and students from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, funded by DAAD

• The Mine of Leskova: workshop in cooperation with SchülerHelfenLeben

2008

• ConSim08 Kosovo with young activists from Kosovo, Serbia, Macedonia and other countries. Novo Brdo 3-10 of October 2008.

• We are Europe!? Junge Wege, with Fisniket Youth Center from Prizren. Berlin 9-19 August 2008.

• Resolution 1, 2, 3 oder 4 - a simulation game tackling the issue of status of Kosovo after its indenpendence. CRISP conducted this simulation with students from secondary schools in Germany in close cooperation with SchülerHelfenLeben.