27.05.2007:
Forum on the Criteria for the Somaliland Citizenship

The Academy for Peace and Development (APD) is pleased to invite you to the Forum for Civic Dialogue, a regularly held public gathering at which pertinent political, social and developmental issues are openly discussed and ideas for solving them are freely exchanged.

The Somaliland citizenship law has been enacted in 2002. The Act of Registration has been recently passed. The Registration is required to be carried out through out Somaliland, which requires citizenship identification. The key questions for this forum are:

• What are the parameters for the criteria of Somaliland Citizenship in general?
• What is the nature and scope of the current Somaliland Citizenship Law?
• How is it unique? What are the gaps? Is there a need for amendment?

The discussion will be introduced by Mohamed Matan Jama
Advocate and lecturer at Hargeisa University.

The Forum will take place on

27th May at 7:30 PM at the Maansoor Hotel.

Ground rules for the Forum:

1. Focus on the topic for the night and focus on the issues- no personal attacks please. Feel free to present any viewpoint relevant to the topic under discussion.
2. We expect tolerance, civility, and respect from all sides to all sides- the aim is to promote the best for Somaliland, not to score a point against someone or a group.
3. Allow and encourage participation from audience-we value participation dialogue.
4. Respect the time allocated to you-do not feel offended if you are kept to the time allocated to you.
5. The Chair reserves the right to direct questions and answers to ensure productive dialogue.

Your participation would be greatly appreciated and welcome. For more information regarding the event, please contact: Mohamoud Omar at 4414574 (mobile) or the Academy's Office at 520304 (Telesom).

30.04.2007:
Forum on the Media Law

The Academy for Peace and Development (APD) is pleased to invite you to the Forum for Civic Dialogue, a regularly held public gathering at which pertinent political, social and developmental issues are openly discussed and ideas for solving them are freely exchanged.

The Press Law has been passed by the House of Representatives. Since its endorsement the law has been controversial and has not resolved disputes over the role of the media in the country. Therefore, the following topic will be discussed in the Forum:

"THE MEDIA LAW: How should the Media Law function in a democratic society with a guarantee of the freedom of expression in a positive regulatory environment?"

The discussion will be introduced by Adan Haji Ali, University of Hargeisa, Department of Law & The Legal Clinic. The Forum will take place on

Tuesday, 30th April at 7:00 PM at the Maansoor Hotel.

The key questions for discussion are as follows:

1. What is the nature and scope of the current Press Law, and why is it controversial?
2. What are the gaps, is there a need for other regulatory frameworks?
3. Which self-regulatory mechanisms should be in place and by whom? Is there a need to establish a National Media Regulatory Body?
   
   
   Ground rules for the Forum:

1. Focus on the topic for the night and focus on the issues- no personal attacks please.
2. Feel free to present any viewpoint relevant to the topic under discussion.
3. We expect tolerance, civility, and respect from all sides to all sides- the aim is to promote the best for Somaliland, not to score a point against someone or a group.
4. Allow and encourage participation from audience-we value participation dialogue.
5. Respect the time allocated to you-do not feel offended if you are kept to the time allocated to you.
6. The Chair reserves the right to direct questions and answers to ensure productive dialogue.

Your participation would be greatly appreciated and welcome. For more information regarding the event, please contact: Mohamoud Omar at 4414574 (mobile) or the Academy's Office at 520304 (Telesom).

19.09.2006:
Forum on "Political Cohabitation"

The Academy for Peace and Development (APD) is pleased to invite you to the Forum for Civic Dialogue, a regularly held public gathering at which pertinent political, social and developmental issues are openly discussed and ideas for solving them are freely exchanged.

On September 29, 2005, Somalilanders elected a new House of Representatives, in which the two opposition political parties are able to control a collective majority. This has led to "political cohabitation", a situation in which the legislative and the executive branches of government are controlled by different political parties. Such scenarios can pose particular challenges to democratic political systems. Therefore, the selected topic for the upcoming Forum is:

"Political Cohabitation in Somaliland: Achieving Constructive Results through Cooperation?"

The discussion will be introduced by Rebecca Richards, University of Bristol Department of Politics, UK. The Forum will take place on

Tuesday, 19th September at 7:00 PM at the Maansoor Hotel.

The key questions for discussion are as follows:

1. What is Somaliland's experience in dealing with political cohabitation?
2. How can the current cohabitation in Somaliland achieve constructive results?
3. What recommendations can be made to make political cohabitation work in the interest of Somaliland's people?

Ground rules for the Forum:

1. Focus on the topic for the night and focus on the issues- no personal attacks please.
2. Feel free to present any viewpoint relevant to the topic under discussion.
3. We expect tolerance, civility, and respect from all sides to all sides- the aim is to promote the best for Somaliland, not to score a point against someone or a group.
4. Allow and encourage participation from audience-we value participation dialogue.
5. Respect the time allocated to you-do not feel offended if you are kept to the time allocated to you.
6. The Chair reserves the right to direct questions and answers to ensure productive dialogue.

Your participation would be greatly appreciated and welcome. For more information regarding the event, please contact: Mohamoud Omar at 4414574 (mobile) or the Academy's Office at 520304 (Telesom).

19.09.2006:
Forum on "Political Cohabitation"

The Academy for Peace and Development (APD) is pleased to invite you to the Forum for Civic Dialogue, a regularly held public gathering at which pertinent political, social and developmental issues are openly discussed and ideas for solving them are freely exchanged.

On September 29, 2005, Somalilanders elected a new House of Representatives, in which the two opposition political parties are able to control a collective majority. This has led to "political cohabitation", a situation in which the legislative and the executive branches of government are controlled by different political parties. Such scenarios can pose particular challenges to democratic political systems. Therefore, the selected topic for the upcoming Forum is:

"Political Cohabitation in Somaliland: Achieving Constructive Results through Cooperation?"

The discussion will be introduced by Rebecca Richards, University of Bristol Department of Politics, UK. The Forum will take place on

Tuesday, 19th September at 7:00 PM at the Maansoor Hotel.

The key questions for discussion are as follows:

1. What is Somaliland's experience in dealing with political cohabitation?
2. How can the current cohabitation in Somaliland achieve constructive results?
3. What recommendations can be made to make political cohabitation work in the interest of Somaliland's people?

Ground rules for the Forum:

1. Focus on the topic for the night and focus on the issues- no personal attacks please.
2. Feel free to present any viewpoint relevant to the topic under discussion.
3. We expect tolerance, civility, and respect from all sides to all sides- the aim is to promote the best for Somaliland, not to score a point against someone or a group.
4. Allow and encourage participation from audience-we value participation dialogue.
5. Respect the time allocated to you-do not feel offended if you are kept to the time allocated to you.
6. The Chair reserves the right to direct questions and answers to ensure productive dialogue.

Your participation would be greatly appreciated and welcome. For more information regarding the event, please contact: Mohamoud Omar at 4414574 (mobile) or the Academy's Office at 520304 (Telesom).