Launch of the online Reconciliation Resource Network

Today sees the launch of a new online initiative, the Reconciliation Resource Network (RRN). Addressed to the diverse and geographically dispersed community of reconciliation practitioners, analysts and policy makers, the RRN – accessible via the main International IDEA website - is intended to serve as an online forum for sharing information, best practices, links and other resources.

In addition, with a view to contributing to the promotion of sustainable reconciliation processes around the world, the RRN will also provide a forum for structured, searchable discussion of emerging issues, challenges and trends in the field of reconciliation.

The RRN online initiative, which is funded by the Swiss Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is the outcome of discussions among participants in a March 2006 meeting of the Reconciliation Expert Network (REN), an International IDEA-sponsored initiative to promote the exchange of policy-oriented thinking, practical experience and critical perspectives among the global community of reconciliation policy-makers and practitioners.

Contact: Mark Salter, Senior Programme Officer