National dialogues in peacebuilding and transitions : creativity and adaptive thinking

"June 2021." Includes bibliographical references (pages 126-131). Introduction, by Elizabeth Murray and Susan Stigant. -- Central African Republic's Bangui Forum, by Rachel Sullivan. -- Kenya national dialogue and reconciliation, by Neha Sanghrajka. -- Lebanon's national dialogues, by Elie Abouaoun. -- Senegal's Assises Nationales, by Emily Fornof and Penda Ba. -- Tunisia's Dialogue National, by Daniel Brumberg. -- Yemen's National Dialogue Conference, by Erica Gaston. -- Lessons and guiding questions, by Elizabeth Murray and Susan Stigant. At their best, national dialogues hold the promise of adding critical momentum in the drive to transform conflict inclusively. This report examines dialogues in six countries--the Central African Republic, Kenya, Lebanon, Senegal, Tunisia, and Yemen. These diverse processes show the possibilities for fostering dialogue, forging agreements, and driving toward peace; and the report offers extensive guidance on the possibilities and practicalities for those considering convening a national dialogue. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (USIP, viewed June 12, 2021).