The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy
Closed Country Projects
Below you can see a list of countries where IMTD has worked in the past, but where our projects are currently finished. Please note that the difference between our current initiatives and previous involvement is very slim, since often we are called back to implement projects in countries where we have not been active for years.
SOMALIA
IMTD has been involved in Somalia since 1997, mainly by organizing a Somali Dialogue group for Somalis living in the DC area to discuss their homeland’s current state and future. Read more…
CUBA
IMTD has a conflict resolution training and a development workshop currently in progress to focus on transforming relations between the United States and Cuba. Read more…
JORDAN
In 2003, IMTD proposed to establish a Middle East Conflict Management Center (MECMC) in Amman, Jordan, to instill conflict resolution and transformation principles within community leaders from different sectors of society. Read more…
MONTENEGRO
In 2005, IMTD developed a project proposal to train some of Montenegro’s young diplomats in the theory and practice of diplomacy. Read more…
NIGER DELTA
IMTD has been helping to facilitate and support the Niger Delta Peace Forum (NDPF) by proposing to train 100 NDPF members conflict resolution, group facilitation and leadership skills. Read more…
SIERRA LEONE
In 1997, IMTD carried out a 10-day conflict resolution and peacebuilding training in Sierra Leone for 30 CARE senior staff members in West Africa. This was an important moment in Sierra Leone’s conflicted history, because at that point the country was peaceful. We have reinstated relations with several leaders from Sierra Leone over the years.
SUDAN
IMTD has been hosting a series of meetings focused on Sudan’s North-South conflict and cooperated with the United States Department of State to organize project related to reconciliation and interreligious understanding. Read more…
TANZANIA
IMTD’s involvement with Tanzania is based on two different projects. Initially, IMTD was called to conduct a CR training program with 25 Tanzanians representing all nine tracks of diplomacy. These individuals took the training to heart and, with only minimal IMTD assistance, launched the Tanzanian Conflict Resolution Center following the completion of their training. This NGO continues to put on CR workshops and trainings that seek to integrate the “Tanzanian ways” of peacebuilding along with western CR theory. After the success of the first CR training, IMTD was approached by CARE. They sought training for their staff as well as IDPs they administered within Tanzania. The success of this training alongside CARE led to a lasting partnership between our organizations.
ZIMBABWE
IMTD has been working with the Institute for Peace, Leadership, and Governance (IPLG) at Africa University to expand courses offered in Trauma Healing into a Master’s degree and certificate program on the Topic. Read more…
CARE TRAININGS
From 1995 to 2001 IMTD trained CARE officials in conflict resolution and peacebuilding in Kenya, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, Jordan, and the U.S. Read more…
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Ambassador McDonald was invited to Equatorial Guinea to serve for the Administrative Council for the Fund for Social Development, which was established by the Government of Equatorial Guinea and that of the United States. Read more…
ETHIOPIA
IMTD’s involvement in Ethiopia began in 1993 with hosting a series of dialogues between Ethiopian expatriate community at our office that has led to the creation of a media project designed to promote press freedom and access in Ethiopia. Read more…
ISRAEL AND PALESTINE
Since 2001, IMTD hosts an Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue Group to provide a neutral environment for discussion, and to give the participants the opportunity to develop contacts, exchange views, explore differences, and search for common ground on sensitive issues. Read more…
RUSSIA
In 2007, IMTD consultant Noa Davenport traveled to Rostov to do conflict resolution and peer mediation training with over 100 teachers from Chechnya and Rostov at a conference organized by Women of the Don. Read more…