About ICDI
International Centre for Dialogue Initiatives is the first independent platform in the MENA region that is dedicated to mediation, conflict prevention, conflict resolution and promoting dialogue. It was created by veterans of UN mediation with deep roots in the region to serve as a forum for generating, analyzing and testing home-grown ideas that could enable key parties in conflicts to reach a negotiated settlement. ICDI works with well-respected experts in the region and the world to support Track One and Track Two diplomatic initiatives including processes facilitated by the UN.
About ICDI
International Centre for Dialogue Initiatives is the first independent platform in the MENA region that is dedicated to mediation, conflict prevention, conflict resolution and promoting dialogue. It was created by veterans of UN mediation with deep roots in the region to serve as a forum for generating, analyzing and testing home-grown ideas that could enable key parties in conflicts to reach a negotiated settlement. ICDI works with well-respected experts in the region and the world to support Track One and Track Two diplomatic initiatives including processes facilitated by the UN.
Practice Areas
Practice Areas
Mediation and Peace Building
Conflict Prevention/Resolution
National Dialogues Design and Support
Research
Policy Briefs
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.
- Nelson Mandela
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.
- Nelson Mandela
Projects
ICDI began its initial activities with a focus on some of the most challenging crises in the region.
Libya
Libya where the peace process has been led by the UN and several EU countries including Germany more recently. This process is in disarray and has failed to empower the Libyans to take charge of their own destiny by initiating a truly Libyan led inclusive intra-Libyan dialogue. Read More
Yemen
Yemen is another case where mediation efforts have largely stalled and failed since the Saudi led coalition’s military intervention aborted the imminent conclusion of an intra Yemeni dialogue under UN auspices that involved all the major parties. Read More
Syria
Syria is also another case where all foreign led mediations have failed. When Kofi Annan and Lakhdar Brahimi were appointed in 2011 to lead UN mediation efforts, there was hope for a mediated solution. Read More
Projects
ICDI began its initial activities with a focus on some of the most challenging crises in the region.
Libya where the peace process has been led by the UN and several EU countries including Germany more recently. Read More
Yemen is another case where mediation efforts have largely stalled and failed since the Saudi led coalition’s military intervention Read More
Syria is also another case where all foreign led mediations have failed. When Kofi Annan and Lakhdar Brahimi were appointed Read More
