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Introduction
Human
right’s violation and the deterioration of security situation and
civil war in the former Somali Republic has given rise to its
collapse and the emergence of the Republic of Somaliland. The lack
of International recognition of Somaliland as yet and the absence of
government in Somalia has created a sense of insecurity in the
region and the possibility of the development of social and
political atmosphere prone to the emergence of terrorist elements in
the region.
This
conference is the first of its kind that has ever been held in
Somaliland to bring together International Scholars and Researchers,
from the African Continent. The
conference has two objectives; -
- To give an opportunity to the
International and African Scholars and Researchers to have a
meaningful discussion about the future of the Horn.
- To consider Somaliland experience
as an excellent example of African renaissance and
self-reliance that deserves both attention and discussion.
As
such, the conference will focus on the following topics: -
- Peace and Security and Development
- Democracy and Governance.
- Media and Society.
The
conference is organized by the Africa Renaissance Center for Social
Science Research Media and Development (ARECSMED) in corporation
with Somaliland Ministry of Information and National Guidance.
ARECSMED is
non-governmental and non-profit seeking organization. It has both local and international NGOs status and has its
main office in Hargeisa Somaliland, but has also networking groups
with Somaliland Diaspora communities world-wide.
The
director of the center is Dr. Mohamed-Rashid Sh,. Hassan well-known
journalist and anthropologist who worked for the BBC World Service
Somali section as a producer and broadcaster over 15 years and wrote
numerous articles on Somaliland and Somalia.
He is assisted by experienced researchers.
The
center has a closer working relationship with the government
institutions of the
Republic of Somaliland and civil societies.
In
the wider African context, the center has also the support of some
distinguished African Scholars and Researchers and University
lectures. One of the main objectives of the center is serve as an
active link between Somaliland and the rest of Africa, as the Center
was established in the spirit of the African Union and NEPAD.
Any
further information can be contacted to Dr. Mohamed-Rashid Sh,
Hassan.
Hargeisa
Somaliland.
Home Tell: 252 2 517012 or 527780 or
Mobile: 252 2 429498
Email: rashid108@hotmail.com
Saed
M. Hussein
Executive Secretary of the Minister of Information
00 252 2 424527 Mobile
00 252 828 5109 Soltelco
E-mail:
Siciidnayl@yahoo.com
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Tentative
schedule of the Conference |
| 1st August 2004 |
No
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Activity |
Time |
Person |
| Morning
Session |
| 1 |
Registration |
8:00-8:15 |
Secretary |
| 2 |
Welcoming Note |
8:15-8:20 |
Dr. Mohamed
Rashid Sh. Hassan |
| 3 |
Opening Speech |
8:20-8:25
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President/Vice
President
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| 4 |
Keynote Speech
Peace, Security and Development in Horn of Africa |
8:25-9:00 |
Prof. Kinfe Abraham
President of Ethiopian International
Institute for Peace and Development (EIIPD) Ethiopia |
| 5 |
Discussion |
9:00-9:50 |
Chairperson and
Leading the Discussion;
Dr. Sa’ad Sh. Osman Nor
Somaliland Representative in the United States |
| 6 |
Break
“Refreshments” |
9:50-10:10 |
Participants |
| 7 |
The Somaliland
Experience “Peace making and governance” |
10:10-10:30 |
Abdilqadir H. Ismail Jirdeh
1st Vice Chairman of Somaliland Parliament |
| 8 |
Somaliland Experience
“Role of Civil
Society”
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10:30-10:50 |
Fadumo
Sa’eed Ibrahim
UNDP, Hargeisa. |
| 9 |
Discussion
“Chairperson and Leading the Discussion” |
10:50-11:30 |
Prof. Suleiman Ahmed
Guuleed.
President of Amoud University, Borama Somaliland.. |
| 10 |
Islam Democracy
Peace and Development |
11:30-11:50 |
Shaykh Fadhlalla
Haeri
Islamic
Scholar, Philosopher, Writer
and Founder
of Academy of Self Knowledge (ASK) |
| 11 |
Islam Democracy
Peace and Development |
11:50-12:10 |
Sh. Almis Yahya
Islamic Scholar from Somaliland Diaspora
Community, Finland. |
| 12 |
Discussion |
12:10-1:00 |
DR.
Iqbal Jhazbhay, South African Institute of International Affairs,
(SAIIA) and member of ANC,
South
Africa
Chairperson and Leading the
Discussion. |
| 13 |
Salat and Lunch |
1:00 – 2:00 |
Participants |
| Afternoon
Session |
| 14 |
Horn of Africa
economic integration problems and possibilities |
2:00-2:20 |
Adam Abdi Adar
Program Manager
Save the Children [U.S.A] Somaliland. |
| 15 |
Peace and
Security and Development in the Horn: The role of private
economy sector |
2:00-2:40 |
Dr. Saad A.
Shire
Managing Director
Dahabshiil Company, UK |
| 16 |
Discussion |
2:40-3:30 |
Ali Salaan Ismail
Jirdi (Shonbi,)
Economic analyst. Somilaland
Chairperson and Leading the Discussion. |
| 17 |
Salat and Coffee
Break |
3:30-4:00 |
Participants |
| 18 |
Culture and
Social Science Research in the Horn of Africa |
4:00-4:20 |
Dr. Martin Orwing
Expert on Horn of African Cultures and Languages
School of Oriental
African Studies (SOAS), University of London
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| 19 |
Culture and
Social Science Research in the Horn of Africa |
4:20-4:40 |
Mr. Idiris Yusuf Elmi
Director, Center for Research and Study.
The Republic of Djibouti
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| 20 |
Discussion |
4:40-5:25 |
Dr. Said Ahmed Hassan
Scholar and Educationalist
Chairperson and Leading the Discussion.
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| 21 |
Closing Remarks |
5:25-5:30 |
Mr. Mustapha-Rashad
ARECSMED & University of Hargeisa
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