CSRS Upcoming Event:

Creating Jobs in Post-Conflict Situations
October 26–29, 2008, Monterey, California

Creating Jobs in Post-Conflict Situations (October 26–29, 2008).
This workshop will introduce post-conflict economic recovery challenges and explore best practices in job creation programs.

Dates:
Program begins, 5pm Sunday, October 26 and concludes 5pm Wednesday, October 29, 2008.

Location:
Monterey, California, USA

Co-Sponsors:
None

Description:
Economic recovery following conflict or disaster can be an extremely difficult challenge, yet it is a critical aspect of a country's ability to attain stability and lasting peace by enhancing livelihoods. This program will explore the challenges of economic recovery in difficult environments, be they post-conflict or post-disaster. Best practices in use by the various response communities will be discussed and evaluated for their applicability in a variety of situations.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of the workshop participants will:

• Develop a deeper knowledge of post-conflict economic forces that influence stability and job creation.
• Explore ways of promoting job creation and economic development in countries recently emerging from armed conflict.
• Enhance their understanding of and professional network among the other communities involved in post-conflict reconstruction operations.

Methodology:
The workshop will consist of a series of facilitated discussions, panel presentations and small working groups to meet the learning objectives. Additionally, a reception and group meals will support the networking objective.

Participants:
Approximately 45 representatives from civilian government agencies, non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations and the armed forces will attend. Participants should be junior to mid-level representatives from their communities with experience working in the field and/or in policy-advisory positions.

Faculty:
CSRS staff and other faculty will facilitate this program.

Contact:
John Christiansen, jfchrist@nps.edu, (831) 656-1811

Application:
The application period for this course will open on July 1, and close on September 1, 2008.