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Peace in Afghanistan conference



South Asia Partnership Canada invites you to a


 


Consultation on the Importance of Peacebuilding in Afghanistan 


 


On: February 26-27, 1999


 


At: Parliament Hill, Ottawa


 


Afghanistan has endured one of the most prolonged periods of conflict
in  modern history. Torn apart by armed conflict since 1978 and today
faced by new  challenges in the form of Taliban rule, Afghanistan must
overcome many hurdles  before moving towards sustainable peace and
human development. This two days  consultation will allow Canadian
NGOs, government officials, and individuals  concerned with the future
peace building in Afghanistan to gather and discuss  the key issues
affecting the country. By promoting awareness and open dialogue 
between all stakeholders, it will provide appropriate policy
recommendations for  the government and NGOs involved in the
peacebuilding process in  Afghanistan.


 


Topics of Discussion: 


 


     * Historical context of conflict      * Canadian policy
perspectives      * Canadian and other international efforts in
peacebuilding      * Local initiatives in peacebuilding      *
Strategies and mechanisms for Canadian support      * Policy
recommendations * 


  


Resource People:


 


The consultation will feature the contributions of four special guest 
speakers from Afghanistan, as well as many other from NGOs and
government.


 


Participants:


 


SAP Canada encourages representatives from NGOs, government, donor
agencies,  community organizations, social activists, media, policy
researchers, academics,  students and individuals concerned with
peacebuilding in Afghanistan to  participate.


 


Registration: 


 


     * $50 - Organization (NGO or Government)      * $30 - SAP Member
Agency or Southern NGO      * $25 - Individual      * $10 - Low-Income
or Full-time Student * 


 


NOTE: Registration fees include: Two Lunches, Coffee, and a Reception 


 


Registration forms and fees should be received by <underline>February
23, 1999</underline>.  


 


Pre-registration is required to participate in the Consultation.


 


If you wish to receive the full program and the registration form
please  e-mail: <<mailto:sap@web.net>sap@web.net


 


or visit our website: www.sapcanada.org/afghan


 


For more information: Faruq Faisel, Canadian Program Manager,


 


South Asia Partnership Canada, 1 Nicholas Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON
K1N  7B7 Canada


 


Phone: (613) 241 1333 Fax: (613)241-1129 E-mail: sap@web.net




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