Conference proceeding
A MODEL BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FRAMEWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING
Proceedings of the International Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management, pp.1-9
01 Jan 2017
Abstract
Peacekeepers have been utilizing systems approaches as a means of conflict analysis and peacebuilding wherein the factors of conflict and their causal effects are identified and mapped. It provides for a more comprehensive understanding of the conflict and aids in developing more targeted solutions by identifying key drivers. Peacebuilding missions that employ this approach can benefit from increased effectiveness and efficiency; however, it suffers from lack of widespread adoption due to its abstract, qualitative nature and lack of structure. In this age of intractable conflict, many of which are termed wicked problems, a more rigorous analysis is necessary to avoid unintended consequences and make better use of limited peacebuilding resources. A systems engineering based framework is proposed here to provide for a more rigorous analysis, which includes measurable, tangible elements to quantify outcomes, factors and relationships, leading to better decision making and efforts that are more effective. The framework utilizes the existing qualitative systems mapping methodology and extends it to a model based approach of the systems engineering process spanning the requirements analysis of the conflict through the peacekeeping, life cycle phase. Techniques such as predictive modeling, game theory, analysis of alternatives and optimization can then be employed to arrive at solutions that ensure a higher probability of success.
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- Title
- A MODEL BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FRAMEWORK FOR PEACEBUILDING
- Creators
- Julie DrzymalskiStephen A Mastro
- Publication Details
- Proceedings of the International Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management, pp.1-9
- Conference
- International Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management
- Publisher
- American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM)
- Number of pages
- 1
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Construction, Engineering, and Project Management and Systems Engineering [Historical]
- Identifiers
- 991019173429704721