Scaling impact of dialogue engagements through ground-level partnerships: good practices and opportunities in South Eastern Europe

Session Description: This panel discussion aims to explore the vital role of partnerships for international and regional organizations in facilitating impactful dialogue engagements at the grassroots level. The discussion will explore good practices for engaging communities across divides in dialogue. Emphasis will be placed on the need for co-creation, where communities are not just participants but also co-designers of dialogue initiatives.  

Moderator: Alexandra Pfefferle, Mediation Support Officer, OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre 

Panellists:

• Alexandra Pfefferle, Mediation Support Officer, OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre 

• Martina Garbuglia, Chief Public Participation Session, OSCE Mission in Kosovo  

• Ivo Lupis, Head of the Human Dimension Department, OSCE Mission to BiH  

• Will Richard, Dialogue Facilitation and Trust-Building Adviser, OSCE Mission in BiH  

• Edina Druzic, National Legal Officer, OSCE Mission to BiH 

• Alisa Kockar, Member of the Dialogue Academy for Young Women Network of Alumnae (DANA) 

• Alba Jakupi, Member of the Dialogue Academy for Young Women Network of Alumnae (DANA) 

• Senad Šabović, Senior Advisor, European Institute of Peace