The U.S. Institute of Peace and Conciliation Resources held a discussion on overcoming challenges to inclusive peace processes and negotiated settlements. This event furthered policy conversations supported by evidence-based research on inclusion in peace efforts conducted by Conciliation Resources.

The research draws on case studies and local perspectives with local partners from Colombia, Bougainville and Nepal. The event will explore how inclusion is negotiated in war to peace transitions, common barriers to and trade-offs between inclusion and stability, and types of external and internal support that have been effective. The findings will also reflect upon strategies used by different groups, in particular women and other marginalized groups, to influence these processes. Review the conversation on Twitter with #InclusivePeace.

9:45am-10:00am: Registration

10:00am-10:10am: Opening Remarks  

• Nancy Lindborg
  President, U.S. Institute of Peace

10:10am-10:15am: Introduction by Moderator

• Rosarie Tucci
  Director, Inclusive Societies, U.S. Institute of Peace

10:15am-10:35am: Presentation of Findings

• Zahbia Yousuf
  Senior Advisor, Peace and Transition Process, Conciliation Resources
• Sophia Close
  Senior Advisor, Gender and Peacebuilding, Conciliation Resources

10:35am-10:50am: Application and Experiences on the Ground

• Deepak Thapa
  Director, Social Science Baha Kathmandu, Nepal
• Rosa Emilia Salamanca
  Director, Institute for Social and Economic Research and Action (CIASE) Bogota, Colombia

10:50am-11:05am: Policy Implications

• Esra Cuhadar 
  JR Senior Fellow, U.S. Institute of Peace 
• Jennifer Marron
  Peace Process Advisor, Bureau of Conflict Stabilization and Operations, Department of State

11:05-11:30am: Questions and Answers