Stabilization

Effective stabilization requires more than an understanding of the operational environment; it requires seeing the environment from the population's perspective, understanding the population's grievances and how spoilers - key actors with means and motivation to cause instability - leverage them to gain support. The factors causing instability should be the focus of all civilian-military operations and resources in order to mitigate drivers of instability and thereby reduce the reason spoilers have traction in the area.

Development Transformations (DT) has experienced stability practitioners who offer training and technical assistance to all entities engaged in stabilization environments. DT's training includes modules on counterinsurgency, stability operations, development vs. stabilization programming, and tools necessary for effective stabilization. DT utilizes real-world simulations, examples of best practices, and role players during simulated community engagements when conducting training. This allows practitioners to advance beyond classroom instruction and gain real skills applicable in the field.