invite you to a book launch followed by a lunch reception
Parliaments as Peacebuilders in Conflict-Affected Countries
Edited by Mitchell O'Brien, Rick Stapenhurst, and Niall Johnston
Potential sources of conflict whether domestic, national, or regional, can
combine to create a volatile mix of cultural, economic, and political divides.
Parliaments provide natural forums for addressing contentious issues in
conflict-affected societies. They can encourage inclusive political systems and
discourage the kinds of enabling environments where potential conflict can
escalate into violence. Evidence suggests a positive correlation or nexus
between democratic governance and sustainable, long-term development. This book
explores the nexus between parliaments, poverty reduction and conflict
prevention and how parliamentarians can contribute to managing the challenges.
For more information and to buy the book, please click HERE.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
12:00 - 2:00 pm
World Bank I Building
Room I2-250
1850 I Street, NW
Washington, DC
Please RSVP to infoshopevents@worldbank.org
MODERATED BY
Edith Grace Ssempala
Director of International Affairs, External Affairs, World Bank
Former Ugandan Permanent Representative to the African Union and the United
Nation's Economic Commission for Africa
PRESENTED BY
Rick Stapenhurst
Senior Public Sector Management Specialist and Team Leader, Parliamentary
Strengthening Program, World Bank Institute
DISCUSSED BY
Rasheed Draman
Director of Africa Programs, Parliamentary Centre of Canada
via videoconference
Lord John Alderdice
Member of House of Lords, Parliament of the United Kingdom
Former leader of Northern Ireland's Alliance Party and the first speaker of the
new Northern Ireland Assembly
via videoconference
William Shija
Secretary-General,Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Former member of the National Assembly of Tanzania and the African Union's
Pan-African Parliament
via videoconference
Niall Johnston
Former Director of Programmes, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
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