2.1.3 Phase 3: Strengthening monitoring systems
| Recommended Actions | Minimum Questions |
| Review tensions in area based on feedback, staff views and public information to deepen conflict analysis | • Is it getting better, worse or staying the same?
• Are the triggers or causes linked to aid? · What are the best, worst and most likely scenarios for the future of the conflict? What does each scenario depend on? |
| Ensure feedback and response system is in place to help monitor tensions | • Are both beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries complaining?
• Are CARE and partner staff accessing safe spaces to discuss concerns? • Who is responsible for gathering this information and discussing changes in programming? • How are changes being communicated back to the local population |
| Brainstorm and review all other ways that CARE’s programming could be causing harm? | • Is aid being diverted?
• Are people/institutions or customs that promote peace being undermined or ignored? • Are local livelihoods being affected by our programming? Does our programming reinforce the military position/objectives of a group (for example by encouraging people to move away from an area) |
| Brainstorm options for achieving goals through alternative means if negative impacts apparent | • Can we change our partner selection, beneficiary criteria, distribution method, geographic focus, or aid material? |
| Ensure protection analysis been conducted that integrates gender and conflict dynamics | • Are women and men, girls and boys facing different risks?
• Is CARE’s support sensitive to these risks? |