Tekstvak: In October, the Applied Conflict Resolution Organizations Network (ACRON), USA discussed their possible input in the proposal during their yearly retreat. The proposal will also be on the agenda of the network meeting on human security and peacebuilding in Africa, organised by the Tekstvak: South African Institute for Security Studies, also taking place in November Also in November, a network of NGOs from across Latin America called the Forum on Citizen Diplomacy will come together for a conference to be held in Mexico City. The last day of this conference will be solely dedicated to conflict prevention in Tekstvak: that region and how our UN initiative can help build bridges. It will also be one of the key issues at the Annual Meeting of the European Platform for Conflict Prevention and Transformation, coincidently, also taking place in November. Tekstvak: at your service!” - Michael Hager, Executive Director Conflict Management Group, USA “The May 31 letter from the SG is priceless and should be the foundation stone for the 2004 conference. IMTD is on board as a co-sponsor. Keep us informed.” - John W. McDonald, Ambassador, Institute for MultiTrack Diplomacy, USA “Needless to say, ICCN and I personally are very enthusiastic to work with you in this fascinating endeavor. We […] wish Tekstvak: “I was delighted to see details of the new project you have with the UN on ‘The role of civil society and NGOs in the prevention of armed conflict’ – a very interesting and really important piece of work to be doing. If I can help with it in any way, please let me know.” – Simon Fisher, Director, Responding to Conflict, UK “We would be pleased and honored to participate [...] Whatever role ACRON decides to play as a representative of most of the US conflict prevention organizations, you can count on CMG and its Executive Director to be Tekstvak: to offer our assistance in organizing the process in and with regard to our region, and offer our feedback and participation in any parts of the project that prove necessary.” - George Khutsishvili, Ph.D. Founding Director and Chair of Board, International Center on Conflict and Negotiation, Georgia “I think the conference will be of great significance and we should prepare for this. International Peace Research Association will actively be involved in the process.” - Katsuya Kodama (Dr. Mr.), Secretary General, Tekstvak: Most recent and future developments Tekstvak: Some responses to the invitation letter

“Please be assured of our commitment and engagement in this collaboration because we have seen in practice in West Africa the values of approaches through Networking and Collaboration in Peacebuilding. ”

 Emmanuel Bombande, West Africa Peace-building Network (WANEP), Ghana

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Tekstvak: International Peace Research Association Dept. of Humanities, Mie University, Japan “I think it is a very interesting proposal, and in particular, the methodology appears to be very thorough.[… We would certainly be very interested in being kept updated on the progress of this programme, and of course we will do the same for ours.” - Chris Chapman, International Officer, Minority Rights Group International