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National Forum to follow the regional conferences in Timor-Leste PDF Print E-mail
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June 2009 - The Programme of Research and Dialogue for Peace (PRDP), a joint programme run by Interpeace and the Center of Studies for Peace and Development (CEPAD) is now making the final preparation for the National Forum to be held this summer.  Last year nation-wide focus group discussions were conducted to identify peace-related needs and concerns throughout the 13 districts of Timor-Leste.  Input has been gathered from of a broad cross-section of people representing Timorese society (government, army, police, the church, youth, political parties, women, and martial arts groups, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and business leaders) and from different regions, including areas which are seen as the heartland of the resistance and political trouble spots.

Regional conferences were held to validate Focus Group Discussion findings

Three regional conferences in the North, Middle and East of the country (covering all 13 districts) were held to compare and reflect on local and regional priority issues identified in the districts. The main purpose was to go back to the participants with the main priorities identified in the Focus Group discussions for their verification and validation. These findings will now be taken to the National Forum to be held this summer bringing together stakeholders at the national level.

These conferences also served as another opportunity for participants from the different districts to meet. These also contribute towards enabling participants to further overcome their mistrust so they are able to work together to focus on the deeper sources of long-term instability in the Regions.


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