We support businesses operating in fragile, conflict-affected and high-risk areas
Operating in Fragile, Conflict-Affected and High-Risk contexts
requires more than compliance.
It requires a clear understanding of conflict dynamics, human rights risks, stakeholder relationships, geopolitical tensions, and the broader operating environment. We help businesses navigate complexity, manage risk and strengthen decision-making FCAS, CAHRAs and other high-risk contexts.
Across a range of industries, we combine deep conflict expertise with practical business insight to help clients meet heightened due diligence expectations, strengthen social performance, and contribute to more stable and resilient operating environments.
We translate complex political, social and security dynamics into practical strategies that support responsible operations and sustainable outcomes. Whether you are entering a new market, assessing investment opportunities, managing operational risks, responding to a crisis, or planning a responsible exit, we help you make informed decisions in complex contexts.
How We Help
Analysis & Insight
Effective decisions depend on a deep understanding of context.
We provide conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity assessments, human rights risk assessments, stakeholder analysis, and Security and Human Rights reviews to help organisations understand the risks, opportunities and conflict dynamics that shape their operating environment.
Using a global network of specialists and the Conflict SMART™ methodology and platform, we translate complex context into practical insights that support investment decisions, project development, operational planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Reporting & Due Diligence
Expectations around responsible business conduct continue to evolve.
We help organisations design, strengthen and implement conflict-informed due diligence processes, including Heightened Human Rights Due Diligence (hHRDD) in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, and emerging mandatory due diligence requirements.
Our focus is on practical implementation—ensuring due diligence informs decision-making, risk management and business performance rather than becoming a compliance exercise.
Training & Capacity Building
Building organisational capability is critical to managing risk in complex environments.
We deliver tailored training, coaching and advisory support that strengthens internal capacity in conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity, Security and Human Rights, hHRDD, stakeholder engagement, and responsible business conduct.
Our approach equips leaders and operational teams with the knowledge, tools and confidence to identify emerging risks, strengthen decision-making, and respond effectively to changing conditions.
Responsible Entry & Exit
The greatest risks often emerge during market entry, periods of instability, or operational closure. Deciding when and how to exit can be high stakes.
We support organisations to enter FCAS and CAHRAs responsibly, navigate conflict and crisis situations, and plan exits that minimise harm, protect stakeholder relationships, and uphold international standards.
By integrating conflict sensitivity, human rights considerations and context analysis into critical business decisions, we help organisations reduce risk and maximise positive outcomes for both business and communities.
Conflict SMART™
Conflict SMART™ is Ithaca Impact's proprietary conflict analysis and decision-support platform.
Developed specifically for organisations operating in FCAS, CAHRAs and other high-risk contexts, Conflict SMART™ helps organisations assess conflict risks, strengthen hHRDD processes, improve decision-making, and embed conflict sensitivity across operations, investments and programs.
Explore the platform, download the prospectus, or book a demonstration to learn how Conflict SMART™ can support your organisation.