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3.7 Pyramid – three level triangleWhat is it?The pyramid is a graphic tool showing different levels of stakeholders in a conflict.What is the purpose/goal?▶ identify key actors at each level,▶ decide which level one belongs to (working, dealing with, operating)and how one might include other levels (e.g. resource people)for intervention or specific activities,▶ assess what kind of approaches are appropriate for each level,▶ consider ways to build bridges and links between the different levels,▶ identify potential allies at each level.When to use it?This tool can be used when the conflict involves more than one level, to identify thekey parties or actors at each level: top (military, police, religious leaders, government),middle (leaders respected in sectors, ethnic and religious leaders, academicsand professionals, NGO‐leaders), grass‐roots (local leaders and elders, NGOs andcommunity workers, group leaders, activists).▶ When analysing a situation that seems to include actors at different levels.▶ When planning actions addressing a multi‐level‐conflict.▶ When deciding where to focus one’s energy.Level 1Level 2Level 3▶ Military/political/religiousleaders with high visibility▶ International organizations▶ Government officials▶ Leaders respected sectors▶ Ethnic/religious leaders▶ Academics▶ NGO leaders▶ Professionals▶ Local leaders/elders▶ NGO and community workers▶ Women and Youth groups▶ Local health officials▶ ActivistsTOPMiddleGrass rootsfewaffectedpopulationmany3 . D i f f e r e n t t o o l s f o r c o n f l i c t a n a l y s i s 137