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Assignment: Policy Brief Outline
You are an independent international expert who has been asked to advise a group of international and domestic organizations on an important contemporary challenge in global political turbulence. You are tasked with briefing the group on the nature of the policy issue and its drivers, the perspectives of the different groups with a stake in the issue, and a set of concrete policy measures to address the challenge.
Prepare an outline of a policy brief with specific details about the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The outline must contain the following:
A. It must provide initial thoughts and insights organized according to the sections listed below (introduction; background and context; discussion of stakeholder perspectives; proposed policy measures; conclusions and future directions)
B. It must contain a works cited section that includes at least 8 reliable sources from which you have or will glean information. While you do not need to rely entirely on peer-reviewed, scholarly sources because this is not a formal research paper, your information should come from authoritative sources (widely recognized news sources, policy reports from reliable think tanks and NGOs, primary materials from your context, etc.)
Remember to ensure that your outline is comprehensive, well-organized, and supported by credible sources. This will lay the foundation for a strong and impactful policy brief.
Policy Brief Outline
Title: Addressing the Ongoing War in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
A. Introduction
1. Brief overview of the ongoing war in DRC
2. Importance of addressing the issue
3. Overview of the policy brief structure
B. Background and Context
1. Historical context of conflict and key events leading to the current situation
2. Analysis of the key drivers fueling the war
3. Impact of the conflict on the region and its people
C. Discussion of Stakeholder Perspectives
1. Perspectives of the DRC government and military
2. International community and global organizations' perspectives
3. Perspectives of local communities and tribal groups affected by the conflict
4. NGOs and humanitarian organizations' viewpoints
D. Proposed Policy Measures
1. Diplomatic and peace-building initiatives
2. Strengthening governance and accountability
3. Security and military intervention strategies
4. Humanitarian and development aid efforts
5. Economic and resource management solutions
E. Conclusions and Future Directions
1. Summary of key findings and proposed policy measures
2. Potential challenges and obstacles to policy implementation
3. Recommendations for follow-up actions and ongoing monitoring
F. Works Cited
1. List of at least 8 reliable sources including policy reports, news articles, and primary materials from authoritative sources.