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:
- What is Somaliland's experience in dealing with political cohabitation?
- How can the current cohabitation in Somaliland achieve constructive
results?
- What recommendations can be made to make political cohabitation
work in the interest of Somaliland's people?
Ground rules for the Forum:
- 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.
- 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.
- Allow and encourage participation from audience-we value participation
dialogue.
- Respect the time allocated to you-do not feel offended if you
are kept to the time allocated to you.
- 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).
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