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Civil Society Roles in Peacebuilding Processes. Presentation by Susan Allen Nan (George Mason University, snan@gmu.edu ) Vienna, Austria, September 25, 2012. Outline . South Caucasus civil society roles in sustained dialogue, catalyzing CBM’s, track 1 ½
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Civil Society Roles in Peacebuilding Processes Presentation by Susan Allen Nan (George Mason University, snan@gmu.edu) Vienna, Austria, September 25, 2012
Outline • South Caucasus civil society roles in sustained dialogue, catalyzing CBM’s, track 1 ½ • South Ossetian- Georgian processes • Civic Point of View Process (2008-2012) • Looking forward
Track 1 ½ with South Ossetians • 1996-1999: Five senior level unofficial meetings convened by CMG • 2000-2005: Quiet • 2005-2006: Three senior level unofficial meetings convened by IISS • 2007-2008: No ongoing processes • 2008-2012: Point of View process
Point of View Process • Explore: Can we talk? Can we learn together? What’s needed? • Catalyzing Confidence Building Measures– local focus • How can we impact the big picture?
Looking Forward • Flexible rapid response • Flexible engagement • Freedom of movement • Long-term capacity building • Regional initiatives • Economic development