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| Directors: | Dr. Barnett R. Rubin, New York University Dr. David A. Hamburg, Cornell University Medical College |
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As the name implies, Lessons Learned examines past conflict situations in an effort to understand why events occurred and how lessons from those experiences can be applied to current or future events.
Meetings
Peace Processes in Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | Adonia Ayebare |
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| Febienne Here | |
| Gerard Prunier |
Great Lakes Policy Forum—July 1, 1999
Related Project: Lessons Learned
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—July 1, 1999
Great Lakes Policy Forum—June 3, 1999
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Presider: | Susan Collin Marks |
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| Speaker: | Alison Des Forges, Human Rights Watch |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—June 3, 1999
Great Lakes Policy Forum—May 6, 1999
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Presider: | Dr. Barnett R. Rubin |
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| Speaker: | Anthony W. Gambino, USAID |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—May 13, 1999
Great Lakes Policy Forum—April 8, 1999
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Presider: | Dr. Barnett R. Rubin |
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| Speakers: | Richard Bogosian, U.S. Department of State |
| Eric Nelson, The World Bank | |
| Rene Lemarchand, University of Florida |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—April 8, 1999
Great Lakes Policy Forum—March 4, 1999
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Presider: | I. William Zartman, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University |
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| Speakers: | Ibrahim Wani, International Human Rights Law Group |
| Learned Dees, National Endowment for Democracy |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—March 4, 1999
Great Lakes Policy Forum—February 4, 1999
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Discussant: | I. William Zartman, the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University |
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| Presider: | Susan Collin Marks |
| Speakers: | Baudoin Hamuli, Minister of State for Regional Cooperation, Uganda, CNONGD |
| Thierry Landu, Groupe Amos | |
| Jeanine Mukanirwa, Goma Women Organization | |
| Amama Mbabazi, UNOCHA | |
| Alessandra Humme |
Transcripts: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—February 4, 1999, Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—January 4, 1999
Great Lakes Policy Forum—January 7, 1999
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Presider: | Dr. Barnett R. Rubin |
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| Speakers: | Scott Campbell, Human Rights Watch |
| George Nzongola, Howard University |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—January 4, 1999
Great Lakes Policy Forum—December 5, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Presider: | George Nzongola, Howard University |
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| Speakers: | Gilbert Mundela, Congolese Political Party Union for Social and Democratic Progress |
| Jean Gauthier, Ministry of External Affairs, Canada | |
| Anthony W. Gambino, USAID |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—December 4, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum - November 5, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Presider: | Dr. Barnett R. Rubin |
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| Speakers: | Richard Bogosian, U.S. Department of State |
| Tony Jackson, International Alert | |
| Kathi Austin, Human Rights Watch/Africa |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—November 1, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum—October 1, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Discussant: | Learned Dees, National Endowment for Democracy |
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| Presider: | David Shorr |
| Speakers: | Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda |
| Theogene Rudasingwa | |
| Salih Booker |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—October 1, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Discussant: | Peter Rosenblum, Harvard Law School |
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| Speakers: | Andre Kapanga, Brooklyn College |
| Herbert Weiss | |
| Howard Wolpe |
Great Lakes Policy Forum—September 10, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Discussant: | Peter Rosenblum, Harvard Law School |
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| Speakers: | Andre Kapanga, Ambassador of the Congo to the United States |
| Herbert Weiss, Brooklyn College | |
| Howard Wolpe, Presidential Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—September 10, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum—August 6, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Discussant: | James Woods |
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| Speakers: | Vincent Kern, United Nations |
| Francois Pascal |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—August 6, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum—July 9, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | Akouete Akakpo |
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| Guillaume Ngefa | |
| Daniel O'Donnell | |
| Eric Warot |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—July 9, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum—June 11, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | Richard Bogosian, Special Coordinator for Rwanda and Burundi, U.S. Department of State |
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| Suliman Baldo, Human Rights Watch/Africa |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—June 11, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum—May 7, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | Howard Wolpe, U.S. Department of State |
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| Nils Tcheyan, The World Bank | |
| Elizabeth G. Tsehai, Corporate Council on Africa |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—May 7, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum—April 9, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | Howard Wolpe, U.S. Department of State |
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| Nicolas de Riviere, Embassy of France to the United States | |
| Jean-Herve Bradol, Medecins Sans Frontieres (France) |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—April 9, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum—March 12, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speaker: | Batabiha Bushoki, Campaign for Peace, Goma (Democratic Republic of Congo) |
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Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—March 12, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum—February 12, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | Marie-Elena John Smith, International Human Rights Law Group |
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| Howard Wolpe, U.S. Department of State |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—February 12, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum—January 15, 1998
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | John Prendergast, National Security Council |
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| Jacques Bacamurwanko, National Council for the Defense of Democracy, Burundi | |
| Loretta Bondi, Human Rights Watch | |
| Henri Simbakwira, First Counselor of the Embassy of Burundi |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—January 15, 1998
Great Lakes Policy Forum—December 12, 1997
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | Richard Bogosian, Special Coordinator for Rwanda and Burundi, U.S. Department of State |
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| Tony Jackson, International Alert | |
| Justin Forsythe, OXFAM International | |
| David Schorr, Refugees International |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—December 12, 1997
Great Lakes Policy Forum—November 13, 1997
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | Jeff Drumtra, U.S. Committee for Refugees |
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| Robert Gribbin III, U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda | |
| Daniel H. Simpson, U.S. Ambassador to Democratic Republic of Congo | |
| Morris Hughes, U.S. Ambassador to Burundi | |
| Howard Wolpe, U.S. Department of State |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—November 13, 1997
Great Lakes Policy Forum—October 9, 1997
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | Richard Bogosian, U.S. Department of State |
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| Jean Marie Etter, Foundation Hirondelle | |
| Philippe Dahinden, Foundation Hirondelle | |
| Dawn T. Calabia, U.N. High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—October 9, 1997
Great Lakes Policy Forum—August 14, 1997
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | Richard Bogosian, Special Coordinator for Rwanda and Burundi, U.S. Department of State |
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| Eleanor Bradford, U.S. Committee for Refugees | |
| Herbert Weiss, Brooklyn College |
Transcript: Great Lakes Policy Forum—Meeting Summary—August 14, 1997
Great Lakes Policy Forum—July 10, 1997
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Speakers: | John Shattuck, U.S. Department of State |
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| Marshal McCallie, U.S. Department of State | |
| Jennifer Leaning, Physicians for Human Rights | |
| David Schorr, Refugees International |
Great Lakes Policy Forum—June 12, 1997
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Presider: | Susan Collin Marks |
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Great Lakes Policy Forum—May 15, 1997
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Presider: | Susan Collin Marks |
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| Speakers: | Lisette Luykx, Medicins Sans Fronteres |
| Eleanor Bedford, U.S. Committee for Refugees | |
| Robert Gribbin III, U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda |
Great Lakes Policy Forum—April 15, 1997
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Presider: | David Shorr |
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| Speakers: | Jakkie Potgeiter, Institute for Security Studies |
| Peter Rosenblum, Harvard Law School | |
| Mark Baas, U.S. Department of State | |
| Virginia Gamba, Institute for Security Studies | |
| Kirk Day, Refugees International |
Great Lakes Policy Forum—Security Working Group—April 10, 1997
Related Project: Lessons Learned
| Presider: | Dr. Barnett R. Rubin |
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