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The forums were established to encourage information sharing and public dialogue to influence policy.  To accomplish this task, PDI welcomes specialized experts and heads-of-state to share their views on conflicts and issues pertaining to peace processes around the world.

Past Events

Relief & Coordination: Famine Preparedness in the Horn of Africa
April 27, 2006: This roundtable allowed governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental organizations to openly discuss the challenges and opportunities for coordination in confronting the grave humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa.

First Vice President Salva Kiir
on the Future of Southern Sudan
On November 6th, 2005, PDI and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement hosted the recently sworn in First Vice President of Sudan. He spoke on a wide array of topics including the future of the Government of National Unity, the peace process, women's rights, and corruption, amongst others. Following his speech, VP Kiir responded to questions from the 600 member audience for over 3 hours.

Dr. John Garang on the Sudanese Peace Process
In June 2005, the Institute, working in partnership with the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), hosted Dr. John Garang, the Vice-President of Sudan, on June 5th, 2005.  Dr. Garang spoke on the peace process in Sudan. Tragically, this was his last public appearance in the United States before his death. Dr. Garang was a rebel leader from the south of Sudan for 21 years and served as Sudan's first vice president for only 21 days.

Washington Network on Post Tsunami Peacebuilding & Reconstruction

To engage the Washington, D.C. donor, policy, diplomatic, business, NGO, and the UN communities in a series of roundtable dialogues, to critically explore the opportunities and lessons learned for post-tsunami peacebuilding initiatives in Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Click Here to learn more.

Bridging the Divide: Mitrovica

In September 2005, the Institute hosted a panel on peace relations in Mitrovica, Kosovo, a city torn by violence between the ethnic Serbs and Albanians. Three young leaders from the Mitrovica City Wide Youth council (CWYC) spoke about their experiences in creating the CWYC and representing Kosovo youth at a wide range of organizations such as the United Nations, Catholic Relief Services, and the Swiss government.

Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina:

Lessons Learned?

In October 2006, the Institute organized a panel on the Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Speakers from the United Nations, Oxfam America, and the Basic Education Coalition discussed policy implications, the role of education in crisis situations, and challenges and opportunities for relief and development.