Actor Mapping and relationships matrixes are designed to identify the critical interfaces, uncover the essential coordination structures, and detect potential issues that may impact humanitarian civil-military coordination.

Depending on the context, not all sets of relations may apply and/or be of equal relevance. The assessment should then focus on what is applicable and relevant to the humanitarian community and what may impact the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

The mapping of relationships and interactions for humanitarian access negotiation may differ from an exercise where we want to define the coordination mechanism. In one attempt, we may wish to identify and leverage within like-minded groups, in another, we would simply look at inclusivity.

As part of the UN-CMCoord assessment process, coordination practitioners developed a comprehensive guide for Actor and relationship mapping. As in every analysis approach, one needs to set some boundaries and be clear on the expected outcome.

Military Structure

Mapping of Civil-Military Actors

Different ways to Map 

Mapping Civilians and Military Actors - Juliana Scenario (Group Work)