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As a national, nonpartisan, independent Institute, the U.S. Institute of Peace draws on our exceptional convening power to create opportunities for diverse audiences to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas necessary for creative solutions to difficult challenges. We serve as an important, neutral platform for bringing together government and nongovernment, diplomacy, security, and development actors, and participants across political views. The Institute’s events help shape public policy and priorities to advance peaceful solutions to conflict and strengthen international security.

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The Future of South Sudan: A Conversation with H.E. Vice President Riek Machar

Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

As Southern Sudan's independence fast approaches, a fragile peace hangs in the balance. USIP has been involved in Sudan for nearly 20 years working on the ground, advising and collaborating with local organizations to find peaceful solutions to flashpoint issues. As the world looks to Sudan's leaders to resolve critical issues before July 9, the Institute was pleased to host H.E. Lt. General Dr. Riek Machar, vice president of the Government of Southern Sudan.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Environment;  Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue;  Economics

Health in Post-Conflict and Fragile States

Start: Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 5:00am / End: Friday, June 10, 2011 at 1:00pm

In spite of the compelling challenges associated with building legitimate governments, health systems development in post-conflict and fragile states has experienced important successes. The conference reviewed the last decade in health programming in post-conflict and fragile states, as well as addressed key questions about the intersection of health in "fragile states" and development, national security policy, and considered a way forward.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Gender;  Environment;  Economics

Behind the Scenes of Sudan's Referendum

Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

Despite the international community’s fears that Southern Sudan's referendum would lead to renewed violence or civil war, the voting took place as scheduled on January 9, 2011. The referendum process was notable not for violence, but for its relatively smooth and peaceful nature. This event featured representatives from the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission and the Southern Sudan Referendum Bureau for a discussion of the referendum.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

The Future of Two Sudans: A Conversation with former Presidents Thabo Mbeki, Pierre Buyoya and Abdulsalami Abubakar

Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

Looking ahead to southern Sudan’s secession and the future of both resulting states, three members of the African Union High Level Implementation Panel (Sudan), former South African President Thabo Mbeki, former Burundian President Pierre Buyoya, and former Nigerian President Abdulsalami Abubakar, discussed the current situation and their efforts to support two peaceful Sudans.  

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

Perspectives on Sudan's Referendum

Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

  With preliminary results on Sudan's January referendum expected in early February, and final results coming soon thereafter USIP held a public event, "Perspectives on Sudan's Referendum."  Panelists at this event reflected on their experiences in Sudan during the referendum, and then looked forward to the challenges ahead for both northern and southern Sudan.  

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Environment;  Economics

Previewing Sudan’s January Referendums

Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 / Time: 5:00am - 6:30am 

The January referendums in Sudan are fast approaching. The international community is devoting significant attention to the votes and what may transpire afterwards.  This event previewed the referendums, with panelists discussing preparations on the ground, expectations for how the voting process will play out, and possible scenarios following the referendums. 

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Environment;  Economics

Local Justice in Southern Sudan

Date: Friday, November 12, 2010 / Time: 9:00am - 11:00am 

USIP and partners from the Rift Valley Institute discussed the findings of their report, “Local Justice in Southern Sudan,” and its implications for judicial policy reform in a post-referendum South.

A Critical Moment in Sudan: Views from President Thabo Mbeki and SRSG Haile Menkerios

Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 / Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm 

The Africa Program of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the United States Institute of Peace are jointly hosting a discussion with two key leaders of the international effort to manage the difficult transition in Sudan: former South African President Thabo Mbeki, now head of the African Union High Level Implementation Panel (Sudan), and Haile Menkerios, the special representative of the U.N. secretary-general in Sudan and head of the United Nations Mission in Sudan.  ...

Constitutionalism in Africa

Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 / Time: 6:00am - 8:00am 

This event explores the continuing evolution of constitution making and constitutionalism in Africa.  Leading experts and scholars will explore recent developments in constitution making in several African nations to try and uncover lessons learned, where African constitutionalism is headed, and what we might expect in the future.