
Rise and role of national mediation support structures

Session Description: This panel aims to analyse and discuss the effectiveness and impact of the Mediation Support Structure, with a particular focus on the role of civil society organisations within these structures. It also seeks to contribute to the debate on establishing new MSS in countries like France, Italy, and Spain.
Moderator: Bernardo Venturi, Head of Research and Policy, Agency for Peacebuilding
Panellists:
Claus Lindroos, Director of the Centre for Peace Mediation, Finnish MFA.
Mabel González Bustelo, Member of the Executive Board of the Institute of Studies on Conflict and Humanitarian Action (IECAH) (remote).
Luca Fratini, Coordinator for Peace Mediation, Italian MFA (remotely).
Sabrina Büchler, Co-Head Mediation & Dialogue, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
Giulia Ferraro, Head of Operations, Inclusive Peace.
Simone Ceresa, Senior Expert, Berlin Center for Integrative Mediation.