ZIF/EEAS online session with a focus on national dialogue processes

As part of its mediation support activities, ZIF has been supporting the capacity building of the members of the Pool of Mediators of the European External Action Service (EEAS) with different training, coaching and exchange formats since 2020.

On 19 October, 15 participants met online for an interactive and participatory exchange on the topic of national dialogue. Oliver Wils, Senior Advisor and Head of Department, MENA & Yemen Regional Peace Support at the Berghof Foundation, provided detailed insights into the key parameters for increasing the effectiveness of national dialogues and ways to deal with potential challenges. Through scenario-based group work, participants gained a deeper understanding of how national dialogues work and how to deal with potential challenges and dilemmas they may encounter in specific regional contexts.

In a collegial atmosphere and a protected setting, the lively exchange was complemented by the participants’ contributions from their different work contexts and experiences.