CPM-I is a dedicated network of consultants offering a range of technical and subject-matter expertise in the field of Civilian-Police-Military Interfaces as well as in Conflict & Peace Management. We work with a variety of clients, including governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and private sector entities.
About us
We are a specialized network of dedicated consultants working at the intersection of Civilian, Police, and Military relations, as well as Conflict and Peace Management. With deep regional expertise - from Sub-Saharan Africa to Eastern Europe, the MENA region, the Balkans, and Afghanistan - we help navigate complex challenges and foster stronger connections across sectors.​
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A unique three-way approach
With expertise across the Civilian-Police-Military spectrum, we bring multiple perspectives to every project. Our broad network of humanitarian, police, and military professionals allows us to draw on the right expertise when needed, using a wide range of tools and methods. Having worked with different organizations at various levels, including governmental, international bodies (UN, EU, NATO), non-governmental and private entities, we understand how different organizations approach and shape their work.
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Our ambition
We aim to strengthen collaboration across Civilian-Police-Military Interfaces and promote inclusive, effective approaches to Peace and Conflict Management. Our people-centered focus means we support both the leadership and teams we work with, as well as the communities and individuals impacted by each project.
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Our Team
CPM-I is a women-founded, multinational network of experienced consultants with diverse but complementary backgrounds. Our shared vision and empathy take us beyond traditional notions of security, focusing on the safety and well-being of individuals. We prioritize diversity, different perspectives, and inclusive participation over top-down approaches.
Our Experts and Partners
Building Confidence and Preparedness Through Smarter Training. CrisisPlay.
CrisisPlay, developed with support from CPM-I, is an AI-powered platform that helps organizations design and deliver more realistic and engaging training. By combining intelligent scenario design with CPM-I’s deep training expertise, we create learning experiences that strengthen coordination, decision-making, and resilience. From guided walkthroughs to integrated incident simulations, actionable insights and recommendations, CPM-I supports the full training cycle - helping teams prepare, respond, and adapt with confidence.
Services
Civil-Police-Military
Effective Civil-Police-Military interaction is vital in conflict, post-conflict, and peacekeeping contexts - where roles often overlap and clarity is key. Our consultants bring deep experience in navigating organizational cultures, hierarchies, and coordination networks across sectors to support communication and collaboration in the most challenging environments.
Analysis, Applied Research & Evaluation
Delivering research and evaluation services in fragile contexts, focusing on Security Sector Reform (SSR), Stabilization, Human Security, and the Women, Peace & Security agenda. Organizational studies to strengthen Civil-Police-Military cooperation, conflict analysis, and assessments of civilian environments. Ex ante, midline, endline, and strategic evaluations, and support the design and implementation of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems. Training impact and knowledge transfer, and gender-sensitive evaluations—particularly within complex security sector settings.
Training, Capacity Building & Security Risk Management
Design and delivery of tailored training programs—ranging from Training of Trainers (ToTs) to Training Needs Assessments (TNAs) and workshops—aligned with organizational mandates and operational needs. Scenario-based, practice- and competency-oriented methods, to train police and military personnel up to command level, with a strong focus on crisis management, operations planning, and resilience. Conflict-sensitive, do-no-harm approach and gender-sensitive training, risk assessments, and policy advice. Covering threats from conflict, crime, radicalization, terrorism, natural hazards, and political or socioeconomic instability.
Organizational Development, Project Implementation & Management
Change and support strategy development through participatory, practice-oriented methods, with a strong emphasis on gender mainstreaming, feminist approaches, and the inclusion of civil society expertise. Strengthen Civilian–Police–Military cooperation, enhance decision-making processes, and deliver evidence- and needs-based solutions—even in the most challenging environments. End-to-end support—from proposal development and project planning to managing local teams—grounded in conflict-sensitive operations and deep contextual understanding.
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Conflict & Peace Management
CPM-I supports peacebuilding and stabilization across the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus, with a strong focus on community needs, gender, and inclusion. We address the links between security, development, and peace throughout the project cycle - offering analysis, expert advice, training, and evaluation. Our services include working with end clients such as the German government (FFO, BMZ), the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), European Union (EU), and various NGOs. We combine strategic insight with hands-on experience in fragile and crisis-affected settings.
Analysis, Applied Research & Evaluation
Training, Capacity Building & Security Risk Management
Qualitative and quantitative data collection, research, and evaluation services in fragile contexts, with a focus on Security Sector Reform, Stabilization, and the Women, Peace & Security agenda. Peace & Conflict, Gender, and Resilience analyses, national and regional studies with local networks. Full-cycle evaluations—ex ante to strategic—alongside M&E setup. Training outcome assessments, and capacity building for NGOs, governments, and local partners.
Customized, experience-based training—ranging from curricula and ToTs to TNAs and workshops—empowering NGOs and local partners with practical, community-focused skills. Our conflict-sensitive, do-no-harm approach underpins comprehensive Security Risk Management services, including risk assessments, crisis planning, SOP development, and tailored tools to support safe and resilient operations in complex environments.
Organizational Development, Project Implementation & Management
We facilitate change across diverse organizational structures and cultures, integrating gender mainstreaming and feminist-oriented strategies into sustainable development processes. With a participatory, learning-by-doing approach, we support NGOs in proposal development, project planning, and management—promoting local ownership, conflict-sensitive operations, and long-term capacity building, even in the most challenging environments.
Network Values
Our team fosters equality and embraces diverse perspectives. Though roles are clear, we operate with a non-hierarchical, collaborative approach in small teams. We prioritize local expertise by actively partnering with local consultants, trainers, and evaluators.