The U.S. Institute of Peace is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned web site. The product of three years of research, consultation, and implementation, the new site provides an invigorated presence on the World Wide Web as part of the Institute's ongoing efforts to increase its reach to audiences around the globe.

The new site features improved navigation and graphic design, and expanded content across the site. The launch was spearheaded by web developer Amy Bucci and web editor Burt Edwards, with design supervision provided by production manager Marie Marr-Jackson, library support by computer systems librarian Ellen Ensel, and technical advice and support by the Institute's Information and Communications Technology team.

Improving navigation and increasing content has been a gradual process over the past two years and has resulted in traffic almost doubling. The site has such new features as:

• A "Resources" page providing access to Institute reports and online materials such as the Institute Library's digital collections of peace agreements and truth commissions.
• "For the Classroom," a collection of Institute educational materials, including simulations and teaching guides.
• Enhanced application forms for those looking for funding for research, education, training, and the dissemination of information on international peace and conflict resolution through the Institute's Grant and Fellowship Programs.
• An expanded "News & Media" page, with information on Institute press contacts and specialists, links to press releases and other resources for journalists.
• Enhanced online event resources for those unable to attend in person, including event summaries and transcripts as well as special multimedia resourcesÑincluding a reorganized index of archived audio and video.
• Expanded information about the Institute, its history, goals, and plans for the future. This includes a new section on the Institute's origins and permanent headquarters project as well as a redesigned version of its newsletter Peace Watch.

We invite you to explore the new site and share your thoughts and comments with us. You can use the convenient feedback form located in the "Contact Us" section of the web site.