In preparation for the , which takes place on Sunday 23 November, ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ has prepared two new background Papers. ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ Director Kristian Berg Harpviken and Lida Nadery has co-authored a paper on . Timor Sharan and Torunn Wimpelmann has jointly written a paper on . Both papers look at the achievements in the post-Taliban era, examine challenges in the current transition, and define key questions for discussion at the Oslo symposium.
The Oslo Symposium is co-hosted by the foreign ministries of Norway, Afghanistan and the Unites States, in collaboration with ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ, the Afghan Women’s Network and Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security. The opening session features keynotes by Afghanistan’s new First Lady, Rula Ghani, and the Prime Minister of Norway, Erna Solberg, and is followed by working sessions for all invited participants in the form of panel discussions on selected sub-topics covering human rights, justice and political participation, as well as education and economic participation. The Oslo Symposium will take place in advance of the London Conference on Afghanistan, on 3-4 December. The findings of the symposium will provide valuable input in preparation for the discussions in London.
