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| | | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | 2005.04.04 16.25 I'm posting this because the topic-issue areas seem that they would be of interest to the community members. Feel free to pass this information along and to comment with any questions. Thanks!Peacebuilding & Development InstituteSummer 2005 Professional Training Program atAmerican UniversityWashington, D.C. U.S.A.The Peacebuilding and Development Summer Institute provides knowledge, practical experience and skills for practitioners, teachers and students involved in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance and development. The Summer Institute will focus on various approaches to mediation, negotiation, facilitation, reconciliation and dialogue, particularly in conflict-torn and developing regions. Participants will explore innovative methods of promoting cultural diversity with respect to public policy, community and religion, war and post-conflict environments, while expanding their knowledge and skills in a participatory and interactive learning environment. Participants in the Summer Institute will be exposed to leading national and international professionals in the fields of public policy, peacebuilding and development.The summer 2004 Institute welcomed 170 participants from 29 countries. The participants came from varying backgrounds ranging from international agencies such as the UN, World Vision, CARE, Mercy Corps, USAID, as well as scholars and practitioners from other agencies. They were joined by Master’s degree students from the International Peace & Conflict Resolution division and the International Development division within the School of International Service. The Peacebuilding and Development Summer Institute is one of the first academic programs specifically organized to bridge the two issues of peacebuilding and development. Three to four courses will be offered each week for three weeks and participants will have to choose one class each week. The courses are: Week I: June 27-July 1, 2005Course 1: Religion & Culture in Conflict Resolution with Mohammed Abu-Nimer Course 2: Applied Conflict Analysis and Resolution with Ronald Fisher and Brian Mandell Course 3: Political Negotiation in Latin America with Graciela Tapia Week II: July 5-July 9, 2005Course 1: Training for Trainers in Peacebuilding & Development with Mohammed Abu-Nimer Course 2: Development in Conflict: Practical Approaches to Recovery with Kimberly Maynard Course 3: Bridging Human Rights Conflict Resolution & Development with Julie Mertus Course 4: Media and Peacebuilding: Concepts, Actors and Challenges with Ross HowardWeek III: July 11-15, 2005.Course 1: Arts Approaches to Peacebuilding & Development with Babu Ayindo Course 2: Positive Approaches to Peacebuilding & Development with Claudia Liebler Course 3: Islam and the West: Strategies for Peace with Nathan C. Funk and Meena Sharify-FunkCourse 4: Design, Monitoring & Evaluation for Peacebuilding and Conflict-Sensitive Development with Cheyanne Church and Mark M. RogersPhone: 1-202-885-2014E-mail: PCRINST@american.eduOnline Application: http://www.american.edu/sis/peacebuilding | | | | | | |