Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) is an independent, non-profit organisation that innovatively promotes and works for sustainable security. CMI works to strengthen the capacity of the international community in comprehensive crisis management and conflict resolution. CMI's work builds on wide stakeholder networks. It combines analysis, action and advocacy.

Background

CMI was founded in 2000 by its Chairman President Martti Ahtisaari. The headquarters of the organisation are in Helsinki, Finland.

Our role

Crisis Management Initiative

• Promotes sustainable security in a pioneering way
• Brings together actors to seek solutions to security challenges
• Engages in capacity building among the international community in conflict prevention, resolution and transformation
• Advocates solutions for security
• Uses comprehensive approaches that bind together security and development, good governance, justice and reconciliation

The work of CMI is divided into three programmes: Crisis Management Programme, Conflict Resolution Programme, and Martti Ahtisaari Rapid Reaction Facility.

Crisis Management Programme »

CMI supports the efforts of the international community to strengthen its capacity in the field of efficient civilian crisis management in post-conflict environments. In its crisis management activities, CMI promotes policies which build on a comprehensive understanding of the civilian dimensions of crisis management.

Conflict Resolution Programme »

CMI approaches conflict resolution in a manner that recognises the linkages between security and societal development. CMI's work with conflict resolution leans on its networks, especially within civil society actors and regional organisations.

Martti Ahtisaari Rapid Reaction Facility »

The aim of the Martti Ahtisaari Rapid Reaction Facility is to respond effectively and without delay to requests by its stakeholders to mediate, negotiate, advice or observe at critical moments when rapid response is crucial to the resolution or avoidance of conflicts and crisis situations. Martti Ahtisaari Rapid Reaction Facility is an enhanced tool for Track Two Diplomacy.