To end this prolonged anarchy, successive reconciliation conferences were held and many efforts were
The Center for Research & Dialogue (CRD)
an affiliate of WSP International (in partnership with the United Nations)
has traveled to various parts inside Somalia as a part of a research study on issues pertaining to the rebuilding
of Somalia on: social, economic and political reconstruction.

The Center compiled a comprehensive research data to be released as a country profile on the spring 2003.


The researchers of the Center met with over 10,000 people in many areas visited including faction and political leaders, international actors, local NGOs
and civil society members, business groups and traditional elders in their respective regions.

CRD presents preliminary research findings to the Somalis in Diaspora whose contribution is vital for the rebuilding of Somali. 

We are hoping that this initiative will help Somalis to better understand the dynamics of the emerging “new” Somalia.

This is intended to facilitate dialogue in an attempt to solicit their support and input into the peace-building efforts inside and outside Somalia.

The program will consist of three parts:
–a) brief power point presentation of the main research themes + findings- Social, economic and political. (Issues, Challenges and Opportunities,

b) three short documentary films focusing on reconciliation – lessons learned and the impact of war on society.

c) Open discussion and debate on the research findings (presented) and how Somalis in the Diaspora can contribute to the current political development on the ground.

In order to engage Somalis in the Diaspora - On April the 16th and 17th 2003, the Center for Research and Dialogue hosted a Dubai forum. Center presented a preliminary research finding to the Somali business groups in the United Arab Emirates, the hub of all Somali businesses during the last two decades.

 

The center presents documentary films entitled:

1)     Wada-Tashan Meyno; Kalana Tegi Meyno (That we will not apart each other; nor have Dialogue)
2)     Iga-Guur laygu Guuli Maayo (That I cannot be threatened to Leave)
3)    
Hubka Dhiib – Horta Adiga dhiib (Surrender your Weapons – First you surrender yours)

Here is the final forum schedule for the next three week.

1) June 28, 03 - Virginia: 4975 Columbia Bike - Arlington Mill building Community Center

Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Contact: Hawo warsame 703-626-1513
Sacdio Sheikh 202-687-5146


2) July 3 & 4, 03 Columbus Ohio, Israaca
Contact: Abukar Osman 614-477-3244


3) July 11, 03, Ottawa, Canada -
Contact: Hiiraan Online - Ahmed Gure

4) June 28, 03 Sydney University - Australia
Contact: Jennifer Grover 612 9229 ext. 4111


5) July 5-6 Melbourne (La trobe Univ. African Studies Centre)
Contact: Abdullahi Aden - Phone no. 61438 954809


6) July 12 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contact: Somali students
Somali University Students