Early Action
Early Action : Often used in conjunction with 'early warning', the term refers to either 'preventive action' or 'early response action'. "Processes of consultation, policy making, planning, and action to reduce or avoid armed conflict. These processes include: (i) diplomatic/political; (ii) military/security; (iii) humanitarian; and iv) development/ economic activity". (Diller, 1997:7). (FEWER)