Work resources
Ability to understand work context and risk
- Do defenders have access to accurate information about their working environment, other stakeholders and their interests? Are defenders able to process that information and get an understanding of threats, vulnerabilities and capacities?
Ability to define action plans
- Can defenders define and, in particular, implement action plans? Are there previous examples of this?
Ability to obtain advice from well informed sources
- Can the group obtain reliable advice? From the right sources? Can the group make independent choices about which sources to use? Do you have access to particular organisations or membership status that enhances your protection capacities?
People and amount of work
- Do the people or personnel available match the amount of work needed? Can you plan field visits in teams (at least two people)?
Financial resources
- Do you have enough financial resources for your security? Can you manage cash in a safe way?
Knowledge about languages and areas
- Do you know the languages needed for the work in this area? D you know the area properly? (roads, villages, public phones, health centres, etc)