Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

OSLO forum

Featured photo

Latest Updates

  • 15 - 17 March, Beijing - China.  In cooperation with the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS)
  • OSLO forum 2008
    24 - 27 June, Oslo - Norway. The leading annual gathering of senior conflict mediators and peace process actors

 

Introduction

The OSLO forum is a process led by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue to improve practice in conflict mediation, and enhance its reputation and status as a profession.

In addition to an annual gathering in Oslo, the process also includes retreats that focus on region specific issues or particular themes. The OSLO forum is widely acknowledged as a leading international network of conflict mediation practitioners. Launched in 2003, the OSLO forum offers a unique opportunity for practicing senior mediators and key peace process actors to share their experiences in an informal and discreet setting. To the extent possible, however, material prepared for or emerging from the gatherings is shared with a wider audience; for instance through the dedicated OSLO forum website.

 

The retreats deliberately refrain from seeking to generate specific recommendations or conclusions, but aim to stimulate debate and critically examine current practice.

read more

Related publications

  • Negotiating with groups that use terrorism: Lessons for policy-makers
    by Audrey Kurth Cronin
    1 December 2007
  • Avoiding the worst case scenario: Iran and the real possibilities of engagement
    by Ali M. Ansari
    2 June 2007
  • A mediator's view from here
    by Alvaro de Soto
    2 June 2007
  • Talk or fight? Al Qaeda from centre to periphery
    by Ram Manikkalingam and Pablo Policzer
    2 June 2007

all related publications

Quick links

Related issues

  • Dialogue on mediation and justice  
    An exchange on the relationship between the needs of mediation processes and international accountability. read more.
  • Mediation and gender
    An initiative that examines the contribution of women's perspectives and women actors in peace processes. read more

© 2008 The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue