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| Date | 14-Oct-2004 |
| Summary | Invitation to a Dialogue on Removing Explosive Threats to Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development |
| Details | Mines Action Canada (MAC) would like to invite interested NGOs to an NGO-Government dialogue on Canada's plans for post-conflict development in countries affected by landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW). This dialogue is an important opportunity for exchanging information with a broad cross-section of organizations working directly in mine action as well as post-conflict reconstruction and development in countries affected by mines and ERW. The objectives of the dialogue are to: - Inform and consult the NGO community on Canada's plans to mainstream mine action funding into development programs with discussion on the implications/opportunities this will generate; - Inform and consult the NGO community on Canada's plans for the Nairobi Summit on a Mine-Free World including discussing the implications of post-Nairobi Canadian foreign policy on the implementation of the Ottawa Convention banning landmines; - Address the strong linkages between the landmine/ERW problem in affected countries and post-conflict rebuildlng/development with a discussion on how to more effectively leverage these relationships The dialogue will be structured interactively to allow for presentations, small group discussions, and a plenary for dialogue. Presenters include: - Ross Hynes, Canada's Ambassador for Mine Action, Foreign Affairs Canada - Jean Devlin, Chief, Mine Action Unit, Canadian International Development Agency - Paul Hannon, Executive Director, Mines Action Canada Event details: When: Thursday, October 21st, 2004 Where: Days Hotel and Conference Centre, 30 Carlton Street, Downtown Toronto Time: 1:30-4:30pm You must register to attend this event. To register, please contact Eva Morrison at: eva@minesactioncanada.org. |
