CEWARN and Institute for Security Studies hosted a specialized training on Structured Analytical Techniques, targeting 25 analysts drawn from the two host institutions; the East African Community, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) with representatives of its sister institutions, namely the Enhanced Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) and the Joint Intelligence and Fusion Centre (JIFC).

The training focused on strengthening capabilities to analyze large volumes of geopolitical data and forecast strategic scenarios to support informed decision-making.

The training covered themes spanning from tackling bias in analysis; to exploring geopolitical forecasting and strategic scenario building. It concluded by identifying drivers of change and strategies for integrating these analytical tools into existing workflows to strengthen evidence-based decision-making in the face of complex regional dynamics.